Apostle James through the Spirit shows us how to handle the devil. He says, "Resist the devil and he will flee". He lets us know what to do and its consequence. The word "resist" in our opening scripture comes from a Greek word anthistēmi which means to stand against, withstand or oppose. This informs us of the nature of the devil, he needs to be resisted, or else he renders havoc. It is in the enemy's nature to do evil, so don't think that he will stop by himself. He has to be stopped or resisted. The scripture also shows that as a child of God you are authorized to oppose and stop the devil in his tracks in your country, community and family. Where you see the devil playing, it is because he has not been resisted. 1 Peter 5:8-9 enjoins us, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world". You have to resist him steadfastly. That means he may keep trying his chance. Don't get tired, every time maintain your faith stance and resist him. Surely as the scripture has said, he will flee from you. You are to disallow him to operate in your life, family and nation.

With faith as your spiritual shield you quench the enemy's arrows, denying him access. With God's word in your mouth as your offensive spiritual sword, you push him backwards. Use the name of Jesus in issuing orders disallowing him from operating in your world. This you have to do firmly and steadfastly. This is how to resist the devil. Ephesians 6:11-18 documents our spiritual arsenal. In verse 11 we are instructed, "Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil". This whole armour of God is given to us to equip us to stand against or resist the enemy.

Make sure you are spiritually dressed up with your heavenly military regalia always. God knows that if we use the amour, we will successfully oppose the devil and he will flee from us. The Church of Jesus Christ is the only authorized entity to restrain evil forces in this world. And if you are born again, you are a part of this Church, the body of Christ.