Quick Glance: For Your Heart Today

The enemy’s attacks don’t usually come as loud threats. They come as whispers. Subtle, strategic, steady steps that draw us away from God’s truth. In Genesis 3, the serpent distracted Eve, distorted God’s Word, sowed doubt, and stirred distrust.

The same schemes work today. But the story also reminds us: even in our failure, God’s grace comes looking for us. We are not defenseless, and we are never alone. Jesus is still the answer.

3 Takeaways

1. The enemy is strategic.

Satan works step by step—through distraction, distortion, doubt, distrust, desolation, deception and despair. Awareness is our first defense.

2. Desire is the battleground.

The enemy will seek to twist and exploit God-given longings enticing us to fulfill them outside of God’s Word and way. Discernment keeps us anchored in truth.

3. God’s grace is greater.

We can learn to discern the schemes of the enemy. And, even when we stumble, God covers us in love, provides a way of escape, and strengthens us to stand.

If You Only Have a Moment

Take a breath and pray this truth today:

Inhale: Lord, open my eyes

Exhale: I will not fall for the enemy’s lies

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