Give no place to the devil.

“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.”
Ephesians 4:26-27(KJV)

From our opening scripture, we can see that through anger, the devil can gain influence over the life of a Christian because anger can give place to the devil in our lives. The word place in this verse is from the Greek word 'topos' meaning, 'license' or 'opportunity'. So, don't give the enemy license into your life by keeping anger.

If you are angry with others and you remain angry for months, that anger will develop into bitterness which will give satan an opportunity into your life. Satan will use that as a bait to ruin your life.

In Hebrews 12:15 the Bible shows us the consequences of bitterness in a man's life. He says, “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;” 'Grace' in this verse we just read is from the Greek word 'charis' meaning favour. This means that when you are angry with someone who did something against you and you keep on holding that offence in your heart, the bible says it will trouble you and you will fall from favour with God.

In Matthew 18:23-35 where the Bible talks about forgiveness, one servant refused to forgive the other, and as a result of his unforgiveness, his lord cast him to the tormentors.  If you are reading this devotional today and you are experiencing a lot of hardship, and difficulty, and it is as though you are cursed. I want you to get right with God and forgive the people who have wronged you, I assure you that you will begin to see changes and experience the liberty of the Spirit of God in your life.

PRAYER
Dear Father, today in obedience to your word to me, I lay aside my own ways and I cast all my cares and burdens on you because I know that you care for me. I let go of all bitterness and anger that I have held against all those who have wronged me. I choose to bless and not curse in Jesus Name. Amen.

For further study read: 
  1 Corinthians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, James 3:16, Acts 7:59-60.

DOING THE WORD
Forgive your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.