Satan's Lies about God - Friday Praise & Pray (for others) July 29, 2022

Satan has been very successful at lying to people about God. So many are unaware of who He is and what He can do. This is satan's plan, of course, because if an individual lacks understanding of God and their relationship to Him, then they become less of a threat. After all, a person who knows God learns they have powerful spiritual weapons that make satan ineffective and destroy its schemes on earth (2 Corinthians 10:4). Therefore, the devil wants people weak so they can't interfere with what it's doing to them or others.

And so, satan works tirelessly to make people think all sorts of falsehoods about the Lord. It tells people God isn't real, for instance, knowing that people can't get into heaven if they don't believe in the Lord. This is how a kind and well-meaning person can miss getting to heaven. By ignoring the need to know and have a relationship with God, such a person becomes unaware that death is not the end of their existence. They either go to heaven or hell becomes their final resting place. This confusion pleases the devil because it keeps many from experiencing eternal life with the Almighty. Its goal is to steal, kill and destroy, after all. Satan may push people to hate or even curse God, knowing the consequence of this. 1 Corinthians 16:22 - If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord!

If a person won't believe there's no God, then satan will persuade them to think God doesn't care about sin. While God knows His people will sin, He nevertheless calls on them to shed their sinful habits. He also works with each to achieve this goal. The devil, on the other hand, tells people they can't overcome sin and shouldn't try. When people believe this lie, they ignore the warning to stop sinning in Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The devil also takes advantage of the fact that God patiently gives people time to repent and change. It then convinces many that they will never be called to account for their sins (Psalm 94:7). That is a lie for the word states God will judge all for what they have done (Romans 2:6).

The devil wants people to believe God can only do one thing in their lives but nothing else. This way, people think God is limited in power. So, a person may pray for God's help on an exam and ace it, yet believe God can't help them with their finances. However, Jesus said in Matthew 19:26 - "...with God all things are possible.” If a person believes God can only do certain things, they won't submit every aspect of their life to Him. As a result, they won't experience the miracles that are their right as children of God. Satan is betting that without these encounters, their faith will become stagnant. That they'll become dissatisfied with the Lord and won't seek a deeper relationship with Him.

What lies have you believed about God? I pray the Lord will show you what lies you have not yet rejected. All of satan's lies must be replaced with the truth that is the Lord's word. If not, satan, the accuser, points a finger at those who believe its lies and stands in the way of their blessings. Going as far as stealing the inheritance of future generations. May the Lord open the eyes of our hearts to the lies we must reject and may we each come to know God in truth, IJMN, Amen.

See you at Noon EST for an hour of fellowship at the feet of the Father. In His presence, we shall dispel the lies sent to ensnare us, IJN, Amen.

Read the rest of the Satan's Lies series

1. Satan is a Destroyer - Friday Praise & Pray (for others) July 15, 2022

2. Satan's Lies, Insecurity & Self Reliance - Tuesday Praise & Pray (for others) July 19, 2022

3. Satan's Lies & Breaking Covenant - Friday Praise & Pray (for others) July 22, 2022

4. Satan's Lies & Rebellion - Tuesday Praise & Pray (for others) July 26, 2022

5. Satan's Lies about God - Friday Praise & Pray (for others) July 29, 2022