Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 [AMP]
Be careful—watch out for attacks from Satan, your great enemy. He prowls around like a hungry, roaring lion, looking for some victim to tear apart. [TLB]
Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you. Luke 10:19 [AMP]
Who would dare enter the house of a mighty man and steal his property? First he must be overpowered and tied up by one who is stronger than he. Then his entire house can be plundered and every possession stolen. Matthew 12:29 [TPT]
I will give you the keys of heaven’s kingdom realm to forbid on earth that which is forbidden in heaven, and to release on earth that which is released in heaven.” Matthew 16:19 [TPT]
I will give you the keys (authority) of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind [forbid, declare to be improper and unlawful] on earth will have [already] been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose [permit, declare lawful] on earth will have [already] been loosed in heaven.” [AMP]
I see the schemes of Satan and how he attempts illegal entry into our souls. He is a liar, the Father of Lies, a murderer, a deceiver, thief, and intruder. Satan has no power or authority over any blood purchased child of God UNLESS we allow him entry or God allows it.
The word of God instructs us to submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7
1) Be on guard, alert, and always watching for the deceiver, prowling around looking for whom he may devour. Be led by the Spirit of God so you are able to discern Satan prowling around and know what his schemes and plans are against you or others.
2) Do NOT allow Satan or his cohort’s entry or access to you or to the Brethren. Stand, contend, and trample them down.
The born again believer receives an infilling [baptism] of Holy Spirit inside of their physical body. He comes to dwell [abide and tabernacle] within his people. A believer then becomes his dwelling place, a habitation, and conduit for his Spirit, a place for Christ to live inward and manifest his life through a believer. Believer’s hearts are given to Jesus Christ, as he becomes first love and first place. God takes this ground [land, territory] and begins his work of salvation that includes deliverance, healing, sanctification, and restoration.
The body and soul become his dwelling place and must be sanctified and purified by Gods fire. We are to continually keep the house swept clean and that requires maintenance and diligence on our part. We must guard our soul [mind, will and emotions] and his temple, the physical body from unclean things.
Door Strong's Number: g2374: an entrance, way or passage into, gate.
Make sure that “doors” remain locked so ALL intruders will encounter resistance and are scattered seven (7) ways before you.
Where are entryway doors located? The head contains: 1) a brain that houses our thoughts and intellect, 2) eyes for vision and sight, 3) ears for hearing 4) nose for us to smell and sense [discern], 5) a mouth [lips, tongue, and teeth] so we can speak and eat food.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any man HEARS my voice and opens the door; I will come in to him and sup with him and he with me. Revelation 3:20
You have to get this by hearing. In this scripture, it is not about the knocking but about us "hearing" his voice and responding.
The LORD wants us “binding our ears” to the Spirit of Truth. We must be in tune with his voice. We need to have EARS to hear what the Spirit of Truth is saying.
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14 He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me. John 16:13-15
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:6, 3:13, 3:22