If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;
and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free
(John 8;31, 32).

We are more vulnerable to Satan’s deception than to any of his
other schemes. Why? Because when he tempts you or accuses you,
you know it, but when he deceives you, you don’t know it. If he
can enter your church, your home, or your mind undetected and get
you to believe a lie, he can control your life, home and
ministry. Sad to say, he is doing just that across our land by
deceiving many people.

You cannot overcome Satan’s deception by human reasoning; you can
only do it by God’s revelation. Jesus said, “If you abide in My
word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know
the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31, 32).
Jesus prayed, “Sanctify them in the truth; Thy word s truth”
(John 17:17). It is critical that when you put on the armor of
God, you start with the belt of truth (Ephesians 6:14). The light
of truth is the only valid weapon against the darkness of
deception.

Here’s an encouraging letter from a young woman who was trapped
in deception until Jesus Christ set her free as we walked through
the steps to freedom:

Dear Dr. Anderson:

I will always remember the day I came to you for counsel and
prayer. Ever since that day I have felt such freedom. There
are no more voices or feelings of heaviness in my brain. I’m
even enjoying a physical sense of release. Satan has returned
many times trying to clobber me with those old thoughts, but
his hold on me has been broken.

I’ll never forget what you told me. You said that those
negative thoughts about God and myself were lies from Satan.
You said I have the power through Jesus Christ to rebuke
Satan and get rid of the evil thoughts. It has taken me
awhile to really believe that with all my heart, but lately
I’ve decided to fight back–and it works!

Today, Lord, I purpose not to lean on my own understanding or put
more confidence in my reasoning than in Your revelation.

This daily devotional is published and distributed by
http://www.GOSHEN.net/ . It is written by Neil Anderson at
http://www.freedominchrist.com/ .