Twisted

 

Do you believe in the devil? Or what about Demons? I will admit the existence of the Devil and Demons seem like some kind of sci-fi creation. However, the Bible explains very clearly that the Devil and his demons have a very real and personal existence. Moreover, Jesus believed in and even spoke with Satan and his demons. If Jesus was aware of the unseen evil forces in our world then it will definitely serve us well to also beware of this other unseen world.

Although, we can't see the Devil and his demons we can clearly see their work. Just yesterday, Amy Bishop a professor at University of Alabama at Huntsville shot 6 colleagues (killing 3) after learning that she was not going to receive tenure...how twisted. I know what you are thinking...that is just an extreme example. However, be honest, can't you look back in your life and wonder "why" you did some of those crazy things. You know questions or comments like, "what was I thinking...", "how could I have put myself in that situation" or "I never realized it would lead to this".

The truth is that there is an unseen world that influences every area of our lives. If we choose not to believe or just ignore this truth then we will be one step closer to falling to the enemies attack.

Know this:

  • Satin is the arch enemy of God

1 John 3:8

He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work.

  • Satin is the originator of sin

  • Satan is the Liar

  • Satan wants you dead

John 8:44

You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him.  When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Last week we started a new series called "Twisted" the idea being to unpack the truth behind this unseen evil world. We need to aware of our enemy and his strategy so that we can resist him and his attacks! Join us at Impact Church for the next four weeks as we look at four common "Twists" that the enemy uses to deceive us and send our life into a detour.

(idea and graphics from Andy Stanley - North Point)

posted by Impact Church's Leadership on 02/13/2010