Can Satan Read Your Mind?

Wednesday night we had a lively discussion about the power and limitations of Satan and his angels. There are over 200 references to Satan, the devil and demons in the Bible. As I was studying this broad subject for my message on April 13, I received an insight that I believe was from God that gave me a great deal of comfort and confidence. You and I are “one” dimensional; Satan and his demons are “two” dimensional; but God Almighty is “THREE” dimensional. I said something about the devil and his workers being two dimensional because they know our thoughts. Since then, I have studied that idea and we participated in a discussion Wednesday night about that fact. I see no clear reference in the Bible that says that demons know your thoughts. The references are mostly about how he can influence your thoughts through temptation, deception, lying . . . to entice you to sin.

In Ephesians 6, the Bible uses the words “flaming arrows.” This is a general description of the devil’s opposition to us as followers of Jesus Christ. It can refer to our vulnerability for fear, doubt, anger, lust, depression, shame, etc. These attacks come from the external source of enemy forces and try to penetrate a person’s mind, will or emotions. The purpose is to tempt or compel a vulnerable Christian into committing sin, and thus weaken our testimony. With those kind of preoccupations, he can entice us away from the purpose of our lives and cause us to be ineffective. This is serious, as I mentioned in the sermon on April 13. There is no doubt that Satan and his angels have greater power than you and me. That is, we are one dimensional because we are only aware of what is true in us as individuals, but he is two dimensional, knowing ways to effectively attack each of us.

However, when we are sincerely connected to the Almighty God in the name of Jesus Christ, we have power to resist the devil and put on the full armor of God. I want you to put on the full armor of God and watch our three-dimensional God, who knows all, protect you with the spiritual gifts of truth, righteousness, peace, faith and his eternal Word. There is no need to fear, but neither do we want to be ignorant. Brothers and sisters, I encourage you to extinguish these flaming arrows with a faith that is strong and growing. Faith is Jesus Christ and an intimate knowledge of his Word will protect you. “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then . . .” (Ephesians 6:10f) You are encouraged to stand firm in the faith. Remember the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and his ultimate victory. You have everything from God that you need to stand firm!