Fighting Lies

I met with someone recently who is going through a tough season. As they were sharing what all they were going through, I had flashbacks of going through that season before. I told them about how I had felt and thoughts that had run through my head during that time in my life. They told me they were feeling the same and were experiencing the same thoughts. I reminded them that when we’re going through different seasons, our enemy lies to us in the form of thoughts. Some of the lies he uses are that we are failures because we’re going through this. He blames it on us to the point we feel shame. He’ll tell you that you’re all alone and that no one cares. He’ll also tell you that no one else can understand what you’re going through. Every one of these are lies intended to isolate you.

Ephesians 6:12 says, “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places” (NLT). Our enemy, who is unseen, is the father of lies. He is also our accuser. It’s important to remember that when you’re going through different seasons. Paul reminds us here that we’re in a spiritual war that takes place in the spiritual realm, but also affects the physical realm. He used the same tactics and lies to tempt Jesus in the wilderness. How did Jesus respond and overcome? By using the truth of God’s Word to combat the lies.

Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” We need to know what God says and use it as a weapon to fight the lies of the enemy. It is sharper than any sword and exposes the lies the enemy plants in our heads as thoughts. It helps us to take every thought captive and to bring it into obedience to what God says. This season does not define you, nor will it last forever. Put on the whole armor of God each day, pick up the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God and fight back against the lies of the enemy. When you fight the lies and expose them to the truth, you will be set free.

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