The Devil steals and often referred to as the thief, is relentless in his pursuit to rob Christians of the blessings, peace, and authority God has given us. Jesus warned us in John chapter 10 verse 10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” I will never forget when the devil stole the joy of my salvation, but I am glad today that I am free and strong in the LORD.
Today’s message explores ten biblical ways the Devil can steal from you and how to guard against each one.
10 Methods the Devil can Steal from Christians
1. Stealing Your Identity in Christ
Satan’s first tactic is to make you forget who you are in Christ. He whispers lies that you are worthless, unloved, or beyond redemption.
2. Stealing the Word of God from Your Heart
Devil is in action whenever you start to argue the genuineness of the Word of God which leads to misconception!
3. Stealing Your Joy
The enemy thrives on discouragement and despair. He wants to replace joy with bitterness.
4. Stealing Your Peace
Satan uses anxiety, fear, and confusion to rob you of peace.
5. Stealing Your Worship
He distracts you from worshiping God by shifting your focus to idols like money, fame and self-righteousness.
6. Stealing Your Faith
The Devil aims to erode your trust in God and to make you full of complaints always.
7. Stealing Your Time
Be careful when you spend excessive time chatting with friends, watching movies and flipping social media without creating time for personal bible study and worship to God.
8. Stealing Your Relationships
Satan sows division, unforgiveness, and strife to destroy godly family relationships.
9. Stealing Your Passion for God
He dulls your spiritual hunger through complacency and worldly allure. Especially when you rely less on Holy Spirit and fall in love with outcomes of artificial intelligence unquestionably.
10. Stealing Your Purpose
The enemy wants you to believe your life has no meaning or impact.
10 Ways to Avoid Devil Stealing from You!
1. Know and declare your identity in Christ daily.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
2. Meditate on Scripture and let it take deep root.
“When anyone hears the word… the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown…” (Matthew 13:19)
3. Praise God even in trials; joy is a spiritual weapon.
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
4. Pray and trust God’s sovereignty
“Do not be anxious... and the peace of God… will guard your hearts…” (Philippians 4:6–7)
5. Keep your heart centered on God alone
“You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.” (Matthew 4:10)
6. Strengthen your faith through trials and Scripture
“Your adversary the devil prowls… resist him, firm in your faith.” (1 Peter 5:8–9)
7. Live a spiritually disciplined life
“Look carefully then how you walk… making the best use of the time…” (Ephesians 5:15–16)
8. Practice forgiveness and unity
“Do not let the sun go down on your anger and give no opportunity to the devil.” (Ephesians 4:26–27)
9. Give everything about you to the Holy Spirit to Control
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor…” (Romans 12:11)
10. Spread the Gospel as instructed by Jesus Christ
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…” (Ephesians 2:10)
The Devil is cunning whenever he wants to steal from you, so you must stay alert, armored, and anchored in truth. “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7)
Let this be your daily posture: resist, reclaim, and rejoice!!!
