Resist the Devil and he will flee.

 Here is a poem based on the powerful command from James 4:7, woven with other supporting scriptures.

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# Stand and See Him Flee: A Poem of Resistance

**Verse 1**

The serpent’s whisper, subtle, low,

A seed of doubt, a deadly glow.

He paints a lie with shades of truth,

To steal my peace and spoil my youth.

But in my heart, a stronger Word,

A promise spoken, clearly heard:

*“Submit yourselves, then, to God’s reign,*

*Then stand against the devil’s strain.”*

**Verse 2**

So in Your strength, I take my stand,

A soldier on the holy land.

My feet are shod with Gospel’s peace,

Your righteousness, my sure release.

I raise the shield of faith, so bright,

To quench the arrows of the night.

*“Resist him, standing firm in faith,”*

*And see him break, and flee in wraith.* (1 Peter 5:9)

**Verse 3**

I speak the Name above all names,

The fire that all his power tames.

“By Jesus’ blood, I am set free!

You have no rightful claim on me!”

The accuser’s tongue is torn away,

He cannot stand, he cannot stay.

*“The Lord rebuke you, Satan!” cries,*

*And every evil spirit flies.* (Jude 1:9, Zechariah 3:2)

**Verse 4**

He flees, not slow, but swift and far,

Like fading shadow, like a star

That drowns within the dawn’s new light,

He’s vanquished by Your glorious might.

For where I yielded once to fear,

Your perfect love is dwelling here.

*“He who is in you is so much more,*

*Than he who stalks the world’s dark shore.”* (1 John 4:4)

**Verse 5**

So let him come with all his wiles,

His empty threat, his hollow guiles.

My refuge is the Rock most high,

On eagles’ wings, I’ll upward fly.

Each time I stand, my faith grows stronger,

My spirit waits on You no longer,

For in the moment I resist,

Your victory is my final fist.

*“Submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”* (James 4:7)

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### Key Scriptures Weaved Within:

*   **James 4:7 (The Foundation):** *“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”* This is the core command—resistance is only effective after submission to God.

*   **1 Peter 5:9:** *“Resist him, standing firm in the faith...”* This reinforces the command and highlights that our resistance is rooted in faith, not our own power.

*   **Ephesians 6:11-17 (The Armor):** The imagery of the shield of faith and feet shod with the Gospel comes from the full armor of God, our essential equipment for this battle.

*   **1 John 4:4:** *“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”* This is the source of our confidence—Christ in us.

*   **Jude 1:9 & Zechariah 3:2:** These verses show the ultimate authority behind our resistance: the name and rebuke of the Lord Himself.

May this poem serve as both a comfort and a battle cry, reminding you that through Christ, you have been given all authority to stand firm.0