Contemplative Bible Reading

James 4:7 (New Living Translation)

So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

The devil is a large, powerful enemy. This verse, however, tells me that the devil will flee from me. Hmmm, I must be pretty powerful, too.

What do I have to do so the devil flees? What great feat must I accomplish?Resist the devil. Note, it doesn’t say “slay the devil” or something grand. It is merely “resist.” Is this a mistake or a misprint or typo or something. Surely, I have to do more that just try?God, help me to resist the devil. Help me to humble myself and turn to you.