Truth & Fiction

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

I am uncertain why we are quick to believe a news blurb on social media or in the news, rather than the written Word of God, which has stood the test of time and scrutiny for over 3,000 years and has not been disproved. God’s Word makes it clear that Satan was an angel in heaven before he lost his heavenly home. He led a rebellion in heaven and now leads one on earth. I rarely hear this preached from any pulpit. Is it because we do not want anyone to think we are weird or have gone off the deep end? If an invisible war is going on, wouldn’t a pastor, of all people, want to equip his church? We are always being influenced by either evil or good. We must learn to discern between the two.

It Is Written

LUKE 10:18 "And he said to them, 'I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning'".

REVELATION 12: 7 -9 Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

Invisible Influencers

I am amazed by the human mind and its ability to believe whatever we choose. I think we can all agree that we live in a world where we no longer know what is true. That’s when I grab hold of the Word of God, inspired by the creator of the universe. Satan was not only an angel but also lost his place in heaven and took one-third of heaven’s angels with him. Scripture clearly says they are invisible forces leading the whole world astray. That means we are in an invisible war. We’d better learn how to fight!

Prayer

Lord, You did not leave us defenseless but, in Luke 10:19, gave us all power over the enemy. In 1 Corinthians 10:4-5, it is clear that we hold the weapons that defeat the invisible forces. For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: ⁴ (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ⁵ Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Help us to arm ourselves with Your truth and to fight the good fight!

Takeaway

God’s Word is powerful.

Isaiah 55:11  So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it.