• How Martin Luther Overcame The Devil

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  Scripture:  James 4:7

  Tags:  Satan

HOW MARTIN LUTHER OVERCAME THE DEVIL

Martin Luther was often very graphic in his description of the activities of the Devil. Asked one time how he overcame the Devil, he replied, "Well, when he comes knocking upon the door of my heart, and asks 'Who lives here?' the dear Lord Jesus goes to the door and says, 'Martin Luther used to live here but he has moved out. Now I live here.' The devil seeing the nail-prints in the hands, and the pierced side, takes flight immediately."

It is surely good for every life and for every one to have Jesus as a permanent resident. These assured heavenly blessings are sure to fall upon such bodies.

(Sword of the Lord. From a sermon by Bill Butsko, The Blind, 8/5/2010)