Do Not Sign for the Package

Ding Dong!

The doorbell rings. You walk to the door and wonder who is on the other side. It
is a UPS delivery man and he has a package for you. You are curious as you did not order anything nor to your knowledge did anyone order anything for you. You politely ask, “From whom is this package?” The man replies, “Satan.” You laugh and ask him to repeat his statement. Again, he replies, “Satan. He is sending you sickness, poverty, disease, lack, divorce and depression.” You immediately tell the man, “No thank you. Send it back.”

If it were that easy, we would not fall for satan’s tricks. Paul wrote, we are not ignorant of satan’s devices (2 Cor 2:10-12). When I read that statement, it tells me that I can learn how satan operates so that I can identify his devices. Satan is cunning and crafty. Remember, he has been watching mankind for thousands of years. He attempts to present things in a positive light.

Flash back to the Garden of Eden. In my opinion, the serpent must have been a beautiful creature. Why? Well, two reasons: 1) everything God made was good. 2) If it was unattractive, he would not have secured the woman’s attention long enough to have a conversation with her. The enemy will always try to attack your weak spot. That is why spending time in prayer and in the word is vitally important. Just because the fruit looks good, does not mean it is good for you.

How do we sign for packages that he sends? We do it with our mouths (Proverbs 18:21). We sign for satan’s packages when we speak contrary to God’s word. When we align our words with the situation rather than with the Creator of Heaven and Earth, we are accepting the items
satan is offering. Jesus clearly explained this principle. Read this in Matthew 6:31.

“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we
drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’

We sign for the package by saying or speaking about the circumstances rather than praising the Creator who has the answer for the situation you are facing. In the middle of the battle, we
have to stand firmly and declare the works of the Lord. We have to look that situation square in the eyes and declare God’s goodness and faithfulness. I do not know how long you may have to do this. My old pastor once said, “you just have to last one second longer than the devil.” But this is what must be done to maintain your victory.

Focus on the positive. Control your urge to say what you see. Stop yourself and say what God has said about the situation. Stand on the word until you see the situation change for the better.
The longer you stand, the more the enemy is going to throw at you.

Remember Jesus’ words, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have
peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33.

Jesus told us tribulations, tests and trials will come. But we are immune from their effects as long as we abide in Him. 1 John 4:5 explains that we overcome every situation. Search your heart and decide today that you will seek the Lord on all decisions. Decide to decline signing for satan's packages. Speak words of faith and power.

Remember what James wrote: "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing…Let noone say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone" James 1:2-4, 13.

The victory is yours. Accept that package by speaking words of victory!