--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Satan is waiting on God The wait doesnt…" description: "\"Satan is waiting on God The wait doesnt only involve you and I but Satan as well. Since he has no control, he waits. He cant force you to sin, he tempt..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56b/bill-lard-73159_god-help_satan-is-waiting-on-god-the-wait-doesnt_2206584.jpg" --- # Satan is waiting on God The wait doesnt only involve you… ![“Satan is waiting on God The wait doesnt only involve you and I but Satan as well. Since he has no control, he waits. He cant force you to sin, he tempts you...He waits! It is sad to say this, but he is more persistent and is more patient then most humans as he waits to destroy. Then he gets too…” quote by Bill Lard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56b/bill-lard-73159_god-help_satan-is-waiting-on-god-the-wait-doesnt_2206584.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56b/bill-lard-73159_god-help_satan-is-waiting-on-god-the-wait-doesnt_2206584.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56b/bill-lard-73159_god-help_satan-is-waiting-on-god-the-wait-doesnt_2206584.jpg) > “Satan is waiting on God The wait doesnt only involve you and I but Satan as well. Since he has no control, he waits. He cant force you to sin, he tempts you...He waits! It is sad to say this, but he is more persistent and is more patient then most humans as he waits to destroy. Then he gets too accuse, then God tells him the blood still applies, he still goes off mad. This is, if we are saved, truly acts 2:38 born again believers! He runs his deceptions, and his cons trying too see if we will fall...he waits! God help us to see! Lord help us to know his scams, the things he does, let us have spiritual sight, not short sightedness! Let us look back across things we have trouble with and see the way out, let us remember when these things come about the way of escape! Lord help us to find the way of better, let us not fall into old ruts, let us find the refreshing and renewing of our spirit daily...Let us not focus on what was, but what shall be! Satan is waiting” Bill Lard ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Satan is portrayed as a patient, persistent tempter who exploits human weakness, urging vigilance and spiritual discernment. **In simple terms:** Satan waits to tempt us, so stay alert. Key Takeaway Guard your thoughts and actions. Themes spiritual warfare temptation vigilance Mood concerned hopeful Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - personal prayer - daily reflection - ethical decisions Key Concepts patience of evil human frailty Questions to Reflect On - What practical steps keep you spiritually aware? - How do you balance hope with caution? 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