Draw the Line!

3rd February 2025

Draw the Line!

James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

There are moments in life when we face decisions that demand a clear stand. The world pulls us in many directions, offering temptation, distraction, and compromise. In those moments, we are called to “draw the line.” To make a firm stand against sin, against worldly values that conflict with God’s Word, and against the forces that seek to weaken our faith. James 4:7 calls us to “submit ourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” This passage reveals a powerful truth: standing firm in our faith requires both submission to God and resistance to the devil. To draw the line means acknowledging where we need boundaries in our lives, where we say, “This far and no further.” It is about deciding not to allow the enemy any foothold, not giving him space to whisper lies, or to tempt us into compromising our values, our destinies and our lives.

Drawing the line is not just about avoiding obvious sin. It’s about cultivating a heart that chooses to follow God’s will in every area of life. It means recognizing when we are walking too close to the edge; too close to temptation, too close to compromise and saying, “No, I will stand firm in my faith.” Drawing the line is about creating a necessary gap for God to work in us, undistracted and unhindered.

This isn’t always easy. When we look at the case of Joseph who drew the line with Potiphar’s wife who wanted to sleep with him, he stood his ground and said in Genesis 39:9 …. I cannot “do such a wicked thing and sin against God”. It doesn’t stop there, for the enemy doesn’t give up without a fight, and sometimes, the temptation to give in or to conform is overwhelming. But we are not left alone in this battle, for the Bible reminds us that even though Joseph was imprisoned,the Lord was with him……and granted him favour in the eyes of the prison warden” (Genesis 39:21).  God gives us His Holy Spirit to empower us to resist and to walk in His strength. The key to drawing the line is remembering that victory is not in our own power but in God’s power, as seen when Joseph is redeemed and granted the role of being in charge of all of Egypt (Genesis 41:41).

As we submit ourselves to Him, we receive the grace to draw a clear line, whether in relationships, choices, or areas of personal weakness. With God’s guidance and help, we can draw the line firmly and confidently, trusting that God will provide the strength we need to hold it.

Today, ask yourself: Where do you need to draw the line? What areas of your life need a firm stand for God’s truth? Take a moment to submit those areas to God and ask Him to help you resist the devil and stand firm in your faith.

Confession:
Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

54 thoughts on “Draw the Line!”

  1. Adelaide Nenguke

    James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  2. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    This is my confession.
    Thank you pastor. More grace sir 🙏

  3. LORD, HELP ME TO DRAW THE LINE WHERE I NEED IT. GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO RESIST TEMPTATION AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW WHERE I MUST STAND FIRM. I SUBMIT MY HEART AND MY DECISIONS TO YOU TODAY. I RECEIVE THE GRACE TO DRAW NEAR TO YOU AND TO STAY STEADFAST IN YOUR TRUTH. THANK YOU FOR THE STRENGTH YOU GIVE ME TO STAND FIRM IN THE FACE OF THE ENEMY’S SCHEMES, IN JESUS’ MIGHTY NAME, AMEN.

    Thank you for the powerful devotion and declaration Pastor E 🙏, More Anointing Sir

  4. Confession:
    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Papa and Mama for this powerful devotion

    1. Okechukwu Amadi

      Lord help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist the temptations and schemes of the enemy and make me to stay steadfastly and firm in my trust in God in Jesus’s precious name.
      AMEN and AMEN.

  5. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you Sir for this devotion

  6. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much for this devotion Sir ✝️🌻🎆🙏🏾

  7. Ebubechi Amadi

    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you JESUS 🙏
    Thank you Pastor 🙏 thank you Minister of the week 🙏 increased grace and strength.

  8. Ruwhuomachi Amadi

    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Jesus 😊
    Thank you Papa more grace Sir.

  9. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you sir for the powerful devotion Lord give me daily strength to drow a clear line 🙏🏾 🙌🏾 God bless you and keep you sir, more grace 🙏🏾

  10. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.Thank you so much Pastor. God bless you. Amen.

  11. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you papa

  12. Confession:
    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you so much Papa for this powerful devotion. God bless and increase you Sir.

    Shalom my Father

  13. Ifeoluwa Abraham Ayinla

    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.🙏
    Thank you Pastor

  14. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen thank you pastor Enoch for this wonderful devotion amen 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️

  15. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

  16. Sean Connery Ukpaka

    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. thank you daddy

  17. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you Pastor for this wonderful devotional.🙏

  18. Jadesola Akingbade

    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm.
    I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength you give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name,
    Amen.
    Thank you Papa

  19. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you Pastor 🙏

  20. We can’t draw a line by our wisdom and power so we need to wait on the Holy Spirit, this is because it isn’t always easy but one thing we can be sure of is that it always end victoriously no matter what we have to suffer when we draw the line.

    Thank you Papa.

  21. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

  22. Sotonwa Oluwagbenga

    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.Thank you so much Papa. God bless you. Amen.

  23. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you so much papa

  24. Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty
    Thank Father for your Holy Word today and always.
    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Daddy for sharing this powerful devotion. More grace and strength sir.

  25. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you so much Pastor for this powerful devotion.

  26. You need to draw a line under certain this means you learn to say no to people that are telling you to do bad stuff to do and if you know that it is bad don’t do it will lead you into temptation which that is what the devil wants
    but the Lord resisted the devil’s temptations so you can to .
    Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotion Amen

  27. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Today’s devotional is what I have been praying for. God has answered and given me strength through this devotional, he has given me reassurance that all is well as long as I apply his wisdom to my life.

    We give God the Glory 🙏🏾

  28. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth in Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank You Jesus 🙏🙏

  29. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you o much for this devotional may the good Lor bless you mightily 🙏🏿🙏🏿

  30. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you Pastor for this uplifting devotional.🙏

  31. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you pastor for this wonderful devotional God bless you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

  32. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir

  33. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you so much for this insightful devotion Sir, more increased favour in all that you do Sir

  34. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Good morning and thank you my pastor
    Always remain blessed sir

  35. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you pastor for this word.karoline and Gracie

  36. Karoline & Gracie

    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you pastor for this word.karoline and Gracie

  37. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm.
    Amen

  38. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌

  39. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏

  40. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, AMEN AND AMEN THANK YOU LORD. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL. 🙏

  41. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Thank you so much for this powerful Devotion Papa, God bless you mightily in Jesus mighty name Sir🙏

  42. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you sir, more grace🙏🏾

  43. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen in Jesus mighty name 🙏
    More anointing sir 🙏

  44. Evangelist Margaret Jesuorobo

    JAMES 4:7 – “SUBMIT YOURSELVES, THEN, TO GOD. RESIST the devil, AND he WILL FLEE FROM YOU.”

    CONFESSION:

    LORD, HELP ME TO DRAW THE LINE WHERE I NEED IT. GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO RESIST TEMPTATION AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW WHERE I MUST STAND FIRM.
    I SUBMIT MY HEART AND MY DECISIONS TO YOU TODAY. I RECEIVE THE GRACE TO DRAW NEAR TO YOU AND TO STAY STEADFAST IN YOUR TRUTH. THANK YOU FOR THE STRENGTH YOU GIVE ME TO STAND FIRM IN THE FACE OF THE ENEMY’S ’s SCHEMES, IN JESUS ’ NAME, AMEN.

    THANK YOU SO MUCH PASTOR FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL SIR.

    GRACE UPON GRACE AND INCREASED STRENGTH SIR.
    SHALOM.

  45. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.

  46. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Powerful devotion, thank you Pastor. God bless you

  47. Olubunmi Onilenla

    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Pastor, increased grace.

  48. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you pastor Enoch for this powerful devotional may the lord bless you and keep you .Amen

  49. Confession:
    Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Papa and Mama for this powerful devotion

  50. Lord, help me to draw the line where I need it. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to know where I must stand firm. I submit my heart and my decisions to You today. I receive the grace to draw near to You and to stay steadfast in Your truth. Thank You for the strength You give me to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s schemes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Pastor Enoch for this amazing devotional

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