FROM SERPENT TO DRAGON!

Genesis 3:14-15 TLB

So the Lord God said to the serpent, "This is your punishment: You are singled out from among all the domestic and wild animals of the whole earth-to be cursed. You shall grovel in the dust as long as you live, crawling along on your belly. [15] From now on you and the woman will be enemies, as will your offspring and hers. You will strike his heel, but he will crush your head."

 

Stop feeding the monster! There's a children's show called Sesame Street featuring a puppet named Cookie Monster who craves cookies for a sugar high. Zoos worldwide post signs asking people not to feed the animals. Why is that? Well, when we feed them, we give them power, making them grow and sometimes turn wild. It's true for us too—whatever we feed thrives and takes root.

So, what monster are you nurturing? The more you feed something, the stronger it gets. Isaiah 57:17 tells us that no weapon formed against us shall prosper, but by feeding certain fears or habits, we grant them power over us. The weapon might not be strong by itself, but when we satisfy its cravings, we inadvertently let it gain strength against us.

In our text, the Lord cursed the serpent, which was made, just like man. Throughout the Bible, wherever the dragon is mentioned, he's defeated, culminating in Revelation 12:9 with his final downfall. But how did this creature evolve from a serpent to a dragon? Consider what it was feeding on—dust, which represents humanity.

So, our actions, attitudes, behaviours, cravings, and addictions feed the enemy, allowing it to grow and turn into a dragon. The more we give into it, the more it hungers, and the cycle continues. That's just how it works. What are you feeding and what are you feeding it?

Are you feeding your fears? Are you nurturing that sense of lack? Are you indulging in all kinds of complexes? Are you feeding any addictions? Whatever you nourish will grow. Instead, the Bible advises us to feed on the Word-Christ’s flesh according to John 6:35. As it says in Jeremiah 15:16, when His words are found, and we consume them, they become sweet like honey within us and nourish us to grow. If we focus on God's Word, we thrive and flourish. Conversely, if we dwell on negativity, those thoughts will swell and eventually overpower us.

Everything we need for daily victory over the enemy is in the Word of God. The Lord has already vanquished it; He just wants us to keep doing our part against it. Speak the Word. Declare it. Say it every day. Establish God's Word, and it will accomplish what it promises. Feed on the right thing-the word that has power to destroy the serpent before that small serpent morph into a massive dragon. A dragon packs much more power than a serpent—it has claws, a tail, and even fire. Each aspect of the dragon serves as a weapon. If you feed what threatens you, it can one day overpower you because you’ve empowered it to become that dragon loaded with tools to attack you.

Stop feeding the Monster. Stop feeding the serpent.

Fear is a significant contributor to this; we often let fear expand. We hop on planes without batting an eye, trust lifts, and walk across glass bridges without anxiety. So, why not trust that God's Word will uphold us? The truth is, we often don’t let it take root within us as the scripture suggests. The serpent caused harm back in Genesis, and it was cursed, with the promise that the seed of the woman would bruise its heel. But over time, this seed began to feed the serpent, filling it with all sorts of things until it turned into that massive dragon. Ultimately, only the Lord can defeat it for us. So, stop feeding the monster. Instead, feed on the Word, boost your confidence in God, nurture the grace of God, and strengthen your anointing through His Word and Spirit.

Whatever you do, do not feed the monster. Don’t feed the serpent, or else it’ll become a dragon.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

-        How have your thoughts, habits, or attitudes contributed to the growth of this serpent into a dragon?

-        How can you practically “feed on the Word” as described in John 6:35 and Jeremiah 15:16?

-        Have you ever experienced a time when feeding the wrong thing led to spiritual defeat? What did you learn?

-        What steps will you take today to stop feeding the serpent and start nourishing your faith?

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart that desires to be aligned with Your will. I recognize that I have sometimes fed the wrong things—fears, doubts, habits, and thoughts that do not reflect Your glory. Forgive me, Lord, for empowering what was meant to be defeated, In Jesus’ name, amen.

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