by Doreen Kajulu | 21 December 2021 08:46 pm12
This is an important question that every Christian should understand clearly, especially in the context of spiritual warfare and our relationship with God.
The Bible does not teach anywhere that Satan has the power to read human thoughts. That ability belongs only to God.
1 Kings 8:39 (NIV) says:
“Forgive and act; deal with everyone according to all they do, since you know their hearts (for you alone know every human heart).”
Only God knows the secrets of the heart. Even angels, despite their power and presence in the spiritual realm, are not described in Scripture as having the ability to access human thoughts.
Satan, though a powerful fallen angel, is not omniscient (all-knowing). He is a created being with limitations. He cannot “hack” into your mind or perceive your inner thoughts unless you express them through words or actions.
Though Satan cannot read our minds, he is an expert observer. He has studied human behavior for thousands of years—since the time of Adam and Eve.
1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) warns:
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
Like a skilled hunter, he watches for patterns, weaknesses, and tendencies. Just as you might guess what someone is thinking based on their body language or past behavior, Satan makes calculated assumptions. He sees our reactions to situations, hears our words, and draws conclusions. This is not mind-reading—it’s strategic manipulation.
Here’s the good news: Satan cannot easily read or predict the actions of someone who is truly born again through the Holy Spirit.
Jesus said in John 3:8 (NIV):
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
This means that a person led by the Holy Spirit doesn’t follow a predictable path based on human patterns. The Holy Spirit brings transformation, wisdom, and discernment that baffle Satan’s strategies. What the enemy thinks will defeat you may actually strengthen you.
Isaiah 54:17 (KJV) promises:
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn…”
In contrast, someone who has not been born again is more susceptible to fear, manipulation, and spiritual attacks. Satan can plant lies and fuel fear through circumstances, dreams, or even through other people.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) reminds us:
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
A person without the Holy Spirit lacks this divine anchor, and therefore is more easily moved by threats, temptations, or discouragement.
This leads to the most crucial question: Have you been born again by the Spirit of God?
Jesus said clearly in John 3:3 (NIV):
“Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”
Being born again means turning away from sin, believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, and receiving the Holy Spirit. It’s not just a church affiliation or outward behavior—it is a supernatural change of heart and spirit.
Satan is real, and he is active—but his power is limited, especially over those who belong to Christ.
James 4:7 (ESV) tells us:
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
When we walk in the Spirit, Satan’s strategies lose their grip. He may try to attack, but he will fail. The more we yield to God, the more unpredictable—and victorious—our lives become in the spiritual realm.
Maranatha—Come, Lord Jesus!
Please share this message with others. These are truths every believer should know.
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