What is an enemy? An Enemy is one who feels hatred toward, intends injury to, or opposes another; a foe. One who opposes or is hostile to an idea or cause. An armed adversary; opposing military force.
It is very common to find an enemy disguising. The enemy for the most part pretends to be something he is not, which is why it is so difficult to discern it at times. The Bible says the devil dresses himself as an angel of light.
“But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” 2 Corinthians 11:14 NLT
There are people fighting against the wrong enemy. They have been blinded and confused to fight the wrong battle fighting against their brethren and against their partners. Even though there are times that the people allow for the enemy to use them; we have to understand they are not the enemy; the real enemy its what is operating with in them and through them.
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 NKJV
But let’s see how we can detect the enemy when he is on the prowl. Here are four questions to ask yourself when seeking discernment of the Lord to detect your enemy on the battlefield.
- Does it rob you of God’s time? If there is something or someone in your life that takes away you time alone with God; this is an enemy. For example: the TV, video games or games on your cell phone; your cell phone, Social Media, a person who manipulates you to pass more time with them at the expense of your time with God… There are even activities that seam good and necessary but are an enemy of the purpose of God… ALERT 🚨 “And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables.” Acts 6:2 ESV
- Is it contrary to the Word of God? o Does it lead you to disobey God’s word? Are you hearing people telling “THAT’S OK, THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT” but when you read the Word of God it says something else! ”You shall therefore keep all My statutes and all My judgments, and perform them, that the land where I am bringing you to dwell may not vomit you out.” Leviticus 20:22 NKJV
One way the enemy operates in these arena is in the battlefield of the mind, making you think and believe his lies that are contrary to the Word of God. When he tells you “you are not enough, God doesn’t love you, you will never achieve God’s purpose” those are lies from the enemy that are contrary to the Word fo God. A great resource is the book “The Battlefield of the Mind” By Joyce Myer, I recommend that you read it. https://amzn.to/32I5O9r
To be able to fight against this enemy it is very importa that you are familiar with the Word Of God. If we know the Word of God it will be easier for us to detect the enemy. We have a very good article on How to Study The Bible that I Invite you to read! https://www.thewomanofgod.com/how-to-study-the-bible-10-tips-for-in-depth-bible-study/ - Does it lead you to harm or damage you brother? “Anyone who hates another brother or sister is really a murderer at heart. And you know that murderers don’t have eternal life within them.” 1 John 3:15 NLT
- Does your first love steal from you? The Ephesian church had many good things, it worked hard, it did not like injustice, it had lost, it had patience. But when God claims him, he does it because he had lost his first love! “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lamp stand from its place—unless you repent.” Revelation 2:4-5 NKJV