One of the tricks of the enemy of our soul is to convince us that we don’t belong to God, that we are still captured by sin and just cannot ever escape. In other words, the enemy uses lies while God uses promises. If we know His Word and have it hidden in our hearts, it is much more difficult for the enemy to convince us that we are not saved from our sins. We need to know that we know that we have been adopted by the King of the Universe and we are His children. We are not slaves, running in every direction and fearing punishment if we do not complete the prescribed tasks. Rather, we are His beloved sons and daughters whom He wants to get close to and have a relationship with. The last thing our enemy wants is for us to realize our position with the Father, but it is also why he works so hard to convince us that we are no different now than before we became Christians. Remember that the walk with God is a daily journey, not a sprint to win a prize. The prize comes at the end of our life’s journey. Thus, we must be patiently continuing with the Lord and ignoring the traps laid out by the enemy to make us think we are still his. Use the scriptures as Jesus did and reply when you are tempted with the truth of His Word. The father of lies cannot stand against the truth. I am a child of the king, no longer a slave to sin and the fear of death! And if you are a believer, so are you.

The Truth-Megan Woods