A STRONG MAN (LUKE 11:21–22)
The strong man in Luke 11:21 is Satan. We can make a few important observations: The first one seems obvious, but it needs emphasizing: Satan is strong. We are wise neither to overestimate nor underestimate Satan’s power. He is no match for God, but we are no match for him. As Paul taught, we can take our stand against Satan only when we are strong in God’s might. Second, we observe that not only is Satan strong according to Luke 11:21, but also he is “fully armed.”
I personally have encountered the weapons of shame, secrecy, and deception. Based on this short parable, a third observation is that Satan guards his own house. Just as God is possessive over His holy house, you can be sure Satan is possessive over his unholy house. Second Corinthians 4:4 describes just one way he attempts to guard his house or protect his interests. Paul said Satan “has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel.”
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