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Things Unseen

    Life is filled with more than meets the eye. For those of us who believe in Jesus Christ, we know that faith itself is the assurance of things unseen (Hebrews 11:1). But are we aware that there are more than just angels of light out there in the unseen? Satan is just as present as Jesus. He is defeated, yes, but waiting for his eternal imprisonment on earth and wreaking havoc in the meantime.

    Remember, you have an enemy who wants to bring you down with him. We have to recognize that there are more than just good spirits out there so that we don't accept anything claiming to be spiritual. Those evil spirits will pose as pure ones. They are deceiving just like their father, Satan-- who himself is the father of lies. Don't take things at face value because evil spirits are sly. They often mix truth with lies to confuse you and gain your confidence.

    Be careful not to be sucked into the lies of the enemy. It is a dangerous web that leads us away from Jesus ever so slyly. Be on on your guard at all times! Stay in tune with the Holy Spirit and be in the Word to know the truth for absolute sure so that even a lie mixed in will not throw you off. Do not be ignorant! Evil is out there, but so is good. Trust your Spirit to lead you to the truth.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (NIV)

 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. (NIV)

 Galatians 1:8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God's curse! (NIV)

 Ephesians 6:11-12 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. (ESV)

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (ESV)

 James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (ESV)





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