Enjoying God and Other Rare Events - Steve Sampson

Fellowship with God Makes Satan Tremble
The Devil is not Afraid of You
The devil does not tremble when we say the right phrases,
quote the right cliches, the right preachers, and know some
Greek words. He fears only when our life is submitted to the
Lordship of Jesus Christ.
“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will
flee from you”
James 4:7.
The first step in spiritual authority is submitting to the authority
of God.
Submitting to God is coming into fellowship with Him.
When our fellowship with God is intimate, Satan flees defeated.
Seek Fellowship With God
I was alone in the church praying one afternoon. The
presence of the Lord was so intense and it was easy to find
expression to God. The words of commitment flowed freely
from my lips and I prayed, “Lord, it doesn’t matter if I’m ever
recognized before people, because all I want to do is please
You.” Little did I realize how abruptly the Lord would take me
at my word!
A few days following that glorious time in prayer, I attended
a regional meeting of a large Christian organization. I had
worked with them for years, being faithful to help and support
them through many difficulties. Even on this Saturday, I helped
them secure special equipment they needed for this meeting.
I could not believe my ears when they had other people
recognized who had given much less service, but not once was I
acknowledged, or called upon to pray.
At first I felt devastated and angry, but quickly the Holy
Spirit brought back to my memory the prayer I had prayed.
Immediately I repented, realizing this was His doing. The hurt
and disappointment left. The closeness of the presence of the
Lord was very real. I was experiencing the fellowship of His
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