FOOD: SATAN'S GREATEST WEAPON OF ENSLAVEMENT

 Your family shall not suffer lack of provisions regardless of the economy because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: 

FOOD: SATAN'S GREATEST WEAPON OF ENSLAVEMENT 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Matthew 4:4 "But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. "

  Our attitude towards food determines our spiritual growth and experience with God ( Daniel 1:17)  Young prophet Daniel knew this and rejected the king's meal Daniel 1: 5-17 

  Food has long been used as a tool of manipulation and control, as evidenced in several biblical accounts. From the very beginning, food played a role in the downfall of humanity. In **Genesis 3:1-13**, Satan tempted Adam and Eve with the forbidden fruit, leading them into disobedience and spiritual slavery. Similarly, **Esau** traded his birthright for a simple meal in **Genesis 25:29-34**, highlighting how food can be used to exploit human weakness.

Satan has repeatedly used food as a means of death and deception. In **2 Kings 4:38-40**, death was hidden in a pot of stew intended to kill Elisha's disciples. Furthermore, in **1 Kings 13:11-29**, a young prophet lost his life by eating with a corrupt older prophet, demonstrating how food can be a medium for spiritual downfall.

False prophets often use food as a means of manipulation and control. **Ezekiel 13:19** warns about witchcraft practices where food is used to substitute the death of one person for another. In the New Testament, **Judas Iscariot** became possessed by Satan after disrespectfully dipping his bread into Jesus’ dish (**John 13:26-27**).

Even Jesus was tempted with food in **Luke 4:3**. Believers are urged to be content with their provisions (**1 Timothy 6:8**) and work for their food (**2 Thessalonians 3:6-10**) to avoid falling into the enemy’s trap. Satan's use of food serves as a warning to remain spiritually vigilant.

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and dietary discipline, this is the reason we fast every Friday by skipping a meal in my local church . 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome temptation.

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