When Is A Man Subject To Satan?

A Man Called David – 4

January 30/31, 2010

Pastor Michael Rochelle

“Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord began to torment him…” 1 Samuel 16:14

“The next day an evil spirit from God took control of Saul, and he began to rave inside the palace. David was playing the harp as usual, but Saul was holding a spear, and he threw it thinking, ‘I’ll pin David to the wall.’ But David got away from him twice.” 1 Samuel 18: 10-11

“Saul told David, ‘Here is my oldest daughter Merab. I’ll give her to you as a wife, if you will be a warrior for me and fight the Lord’s battles.’” 1 Samuel 18:17

“Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when it was reported to Saul, it pleased him. ‘I’ll give her to him,’ Saul thought. ‘She’ll be a trap for him, and the hand of the Philistines will be against him.’' 1 Samuel 18:20-21

1. We are subject to Satan when we reject God’s guidance.

Saul refused the Word of God

“Then Samuel said: ‘Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? Look, to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22

Saul refused the Prophet of God

“Samuel told Saul, ‘The Lord sent me to anoint you as king over His people Israel. Now, listen to the words of the Lord.” 1 Samuel 15:1

2. We are subject to Satan when we receive Satan’s direction.

“Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord began to torment him…” 1 Samuel 16:14

“The good people taste your goodness, the whole people taste your health, the true people taste your truth, the bad ones can’t figure you out. You take the side of the down and out, but the stuck up you take down a peg.” Psalm 18:26 (Message)

“Satan answered the Lord, ‘Does Job fear God for nothing? … ‘Very well,’ the Lord told Satan, ‘everything he owns is in your power. However, you must not lay a hand on Job himself…” Job 1:9, 12

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love is eternal.” Psalm 136:1

3. We are subject to Satan when we refuse the Holy Spirit’s suggestions.

“So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. The Spirit of God also came on him, and as he walked along, he prophesied until he entered Naioth in Ramah.” 1 Samuel 19:23-24

“All those led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons.” Romans 8:14

How can you be sure that you aren’t subject to Satan?

Fill your mind up with the Word

Let God fill your heart up with Jesus