Chapter 4: The Weapon of Praise: Silencing the Enemy with Worship
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7 (KJV)
Introduction
Father, forgive me of all sin. As I come before Your people today, Lord, I bless You and worship You. Use my voice for Your glory. Let every believer be edified, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Welcome, Daily Word family! We are now in Part Four of our series, Cause the Devil to Run in Terror. Our foundational scripture comes from James 4:7-10:
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” — James 4:7-8 (KJV)
To resist means to actively oppose or stand against. To flee means to run away from danger or pursuit. When a believer submits to God and resists Satan, the enemy has no choice but to flee—because a submitted believer becomes spiritually dangerous.
As 2 Corinthians 10:4 tells us:
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.”
This means we do not fight spiritual battles with human strength or physical weapons. We use spiritual tools, empowered by God, to defeat demonic strongholds and dismantle every argument or barrier the enemy tries to build against us.
Weapon #1: Praise to God
Praise is one of the most powerful spiritual weapons in our arsenal. Satan absolutely hates when believers lift up the name of the Lord in worship.
James 1:2-3 says:
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
Even when we’re going through trials, Scripture tells us to respond with joy. That confuses the enemy and strengthens our spiritual foundation.
Consider how David responded in Psalm 100:1-5:
“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing.
Know ye that the Lord He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise:
Be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.
For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.”
This passage is not just poetic—it’s prophetic. Praise opens the door to God’s presence and shuts down the enemy’s schemes. Trials may come, but when we praise, we realign our hearts with heaven and invoke God’s power.
The Weapon of Intimacy with God
James 4:8 calls us to draw near to God, and He will draw near to us. This is not just an invitation—it’s a weapon. Intimacy with God causes the enemy to flee.
Satan despises our praise because he craves it for himself. His downfall began with the desire to be worshiped.
In Isaiah 14:13-14, the prophet reveals the pride in Satan’s heart:
“For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven,
I will exalt my throne above the stars of God:
I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.”
Notice that Satan didn’t speak these things aloud—he said them in his heart. And yet God judged him for the pride that existed within.
God Sees the Heart
This truth is consistent throughout Scripture. In 1 Samuel 16:7, when Samuel was choosing a king among Jesse’s sons, the Lord reminded him:
“For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”
David, though overlooked by men, was chosen by God because of his heart. Despite his failures, God referred to David as a man after His own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).
Like David, we must cultivate inner qualities that matter to God—faithfulness, repentance, humility, honesty, and a deep desire to please Him. These are the attributes that form a heart after God, and they equip us for battle against the enemy.
Closing Summary
When you praise God in the midst of trials, you unleash a weapon that confuses the enemy and draws God closer to you. The devil cannot stand a worshipping believer.
Conclusion
Praise is not just worship—it’s warfare. When we submit to God and lift Him up, we strip the enemy of power and position. Let praise be your battle cry and your breakthrough.
6 Takeaways
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Spiritual weapons are empowered by God, not man.
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Praise confuses the enemy and aligns us with God.
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James 4:8 promises intimacy when we draw near to God.
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Satan fell because of pride in his heart—not just his words.
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God values the heart over outward appearance.
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David’s heart after God made him victorious even in weakness.
“David”
From The Daily Word with Pastor KBN: Cause The Devil To Run In Terror From You (Part 4), Apr 23, 2025
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