"You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. — Genesis 3:4
God steps aside, the evil one steps forward and lies to the innocent.
We must understand that this is going to happen. It has happened to each of us. It happens to our children. I often see pain or behavior in my children (and in myself) that results from lies that slipped in. For example, for a while one of my children often got a stomach ache just before Wednesday night church. Why does this happen? Very simple. The enemy planted a lie. There was a belief that created that pain.
Eve was gullible. And so are children. If the enemy can tell them that they are not worthwhile, that they cannot be loved, that something bad is going to happen, or whatever, he will, and they will often believe it.
We lost our innocence. But that doesn’t mean that God has lost. With our eyes wide open, fully aware of our own nakedness, we go back to God. He clothes us, and He tells us the truth.
That’s what makes the difference. God Himself tells us the truth. And, when He does, lies lose their power in our lives.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.