Date: Tuesday, 4th November, 2025
Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
One of the greatest tools the enemy exploits is our ignorance. Many people live in denial of the activities of the evil one. It’s like a person saying he doesn’t believe that armed robbers or kidnappers exist—such a person is living in an imaginary paradise.
The prophet Hosea exclaimed, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” (Hosea 4:6) The knowledge of God’s Word exposes the intentions and strategies of the enemy.
The devil prefers to operate behind the scenes and remain undiscovered, so that you won’t be able to trace him as the source of your problems. As long as he stays hidden, he continues to manipulate events and afflict lives without resistance.
There is a saying that, “The day a lunatic realizes his insanity, that day marks the beginning of his healing.”You cannot solve a problem you do not recognize. The first step toward deliverance is awareness.
The Word of God says, “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.”(2 Corinthians 2:11). The word “devices” refers to Satan’s evil plans, thoughts, or strategiesdesigned to deceive, divide, or destroy.
Likewise, inEphesians 6:11, Scripture says, “Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” The word “wiles” means tricks, schemes, or crafty plans—the clever and deceitful methods the devil uses to tempt or mislead people away from God.
In essence, both “devices” and “wiles” describe Satan’s cunning strategies to cause believers to sin, stumble, or lose faith. But as we arm ourselves with the knowledge of God’s Word and the power of His Spirit,we can overcome ignorance and stand victorious over every evil scheme.