Prancing around in a cute suit

It's not a new idea that the enemy doesn't present himself in his true form. It wouldn't be very hard to resist a the common illustration of a horned demon with red skin and obvious ill intent. The Bible says to resist the devil, which makes it clear that he reveals himself in cunning desirable ways. It also says resist him and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Unfortunately it is appealing to have our own desires met. When we are in the habit of seeking our own satisfaction the traps become much more alluring. But when we see his charm as as cheap as a grinning wall flower that wets two fingers to sleek down his eyes brows followed by an overly confident point accompanied by a wink, he loses all power when we laugh in his face and go about our fathers business.

When our desires line up with that of the Lord's he satisfies us. When we satisfy ourselves with temporary glorification we remain unfulfilled. The devil is as embarrassing as a damsel purposefully dropping her napkin and bashfully batting her eyelashes for implied assistance. Surely the shame of rejection will make her run away and reconsider her approach.

He is our adversary. He will continue to try daily to trick us, taking on different forms that speak to our innermost longing to be free of pain. See him for what he is, but more importantly seek God for who He is and who you are in Him. That is, complete, whole, lacking nothing, and, might I add. Adorable.