“When hell freezes over” is a term used by many people to declare their deepest opinion regarding a non-compromising situation. This made up mind concerning life-changing matters is commendable and says a lot about their character.
A disciplined resolve to do what’s right is the common denominator found in most Christians that are dedicated to God. When the devil tries to lead them astray they dig in their heels-of-resistance and may well speak words like, when hell freezes over, or words similar to these. "Get behind me Satan in the name of Jesus!" works just fine. But whatever words or phrases work to help keep you on the straight and narrow path of righteousness, keep using them.
Resisting the devil is an attitude of one’s spirit that all Christians should maintain and embrace when combating the devil on questionable issues and situations. We know that sin tears the soul away from God, but a strong willpower to resist Satan is the determining factor that prevents this from happening. A person that remains dedicated to their faith walks in victory.
God’s Word, when spoken in earnest, invokes authority and causes the devil to take flight. He knows what the Bible says in (James 4:7). “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Satan must obey the omnipotence of God’s Word.
Satan will always tempt Christians to compromise their faith for a moment of pleasure, but when they stand firm and resist his attempts to seduce them; he soon gives up and departs. This is the steadfastness every Christian should apply when being confronted by the enemy of their soul. An attitude like this is the non-compromising strength that the Holy Spirit extends to all Believers. We need only to practice it.
God’s Word says that Satan will flee when Christians resist him. Believe what you read! The Bible is inherently true. It is factual and without error. You can depend on its truth, and stand on its promises.
On occasion I’ve heard people command Satan to go to hell when they were fed up with his antics. I don’t know if I concur with the terminology, but to speak words of resistance is like spitting in the eye of Satan, while knowing that our big brother, Jesus, will fight the battles for us. The Lord will never leave us. (Hebrews 13:5) “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
There is power in the name of Jesus. The spirit of anti-Christ trembles at the mere mention of His name. (Philippians 4:13) “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”
Written by,
Papa Boyd
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