Over the last 12 months we’ve all worried about the dark side of a lot of things:
… Is Covid an evil plague?
… Will the vaccine give me the mark of the beast?
… Could the election be unleashing the anti-Christ?
… Is the government trying to silence and cancel churches?
All of these fears and concerns can be really overwhelming. And while most of us aren’t 100% certain about the answers to any of these, we can be sure about one thing…
Somewhere in the midst of all of this darkness, the enemy has been laughing.
For all of our concerns about what the enemy MIGHT be doing, I think that we may have missed what he HAS been doing.
He has convinced so many of us that making a point is the same thing as making a difference. He’s tricked us into believing that sharing how we are offended is the same as taking a stand.
It’s almost as if Christians have begun to believe that “outrage” is a fruit of the Spirit.
In a recent episode on my podcast, Facebook Insider and social media expert Nona Jones makes a strong case on how, “… many of us behave on social media in a way that hinders our cause more than it helps it.”
She even explains the demonic influence that she sees taking place on social media, and it’s not exactly what you might have assumed. You can listen to it here.
But in all of this, let us not forget that we’ve been told how to fight our enemy:
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Ephesians 6:10-11
This armor? It’s one of peace, righteousness, the Spirit, the Word, and salvation.
Anger and outrage are not our weapons. Love is. Do you believe this?
Your Pastor,
Rusty George
Podcast Pairing
If you liked this blog, I think you’ll really enjoy this podcast episode with Nona Jones:
I remember you said once during the Stranger things series that we are something like 10 minutes to 12 if Jesus is returning at midnight. Do you still feel that way? A lot of what has been happening lately sure points in that direction. Last year I REALLY believed Jesus was going to return before Easter and was living in fear. But then I spoke to my father, not God but my biological dad (😂) and he said God doesn’t want you to live in fear, but make sure you and your family is ready. So, that’s what I have been doing. Witnessing to my friends, praying always, which I never understood till last year how you could do that. I also remember the sermon you did with the red string…that made an impact too. I know we want to get people to Jesus, but we also need to get people prepared to meet Jesus or be prepared for when we have to go through those rough days ahead. I don’t know if we are pre, post or somewhere in between tribulation. But I want to make sure everyone is informed for whatever it will be. I love Real Life and hope that we’re not just feeding people only milk, when they really need solid food.