We are all being bombarded by hundreds of voices every day. I’m not talking about the voices you can hear and the clamor of technology and people all around us. I’m talking about spiritual voices. They are the voices of good and evil, the voices of God and His Spirit and His angels, and the voices of Satan and his demons. Most people never acknowledge or recognize these voices because they are far too busy running here and there, or they are plugged into something (iPad, iPhone, iPod), or are always talking, singing, watching TV. There’s so much noise, you can’t hear yourself think! Forget hearing any of these internal voices. Yet, unwittingly, we obey some of them, either mistaking them for our own thoughts or because they satisfy our own selfish desires.
Recently, I’ve come under heavy spiritual attack. Why, I have no idea, except I must be doing something good for God’s Kingdom! During these moments, I’ve paid close attention to what the voices are telling me, and I’m beginning to recognize the voice of the Enemy instantly. I thought I’d share my observations with you in the hope they would help you in your own spiritual walk.
The voice of the enemy:
Is critical and judgmental—of you or of someone else.
Is negative.
Is complaining.
Causes you to become angry or frustrated.
Puffs up your pride or makes you feel worthless.
Always carries some truth.
Steals your joy.
Causes you to lose your peace and feel agitated.
Causes worry.
Asks you to compromise your values for the sake of your rights or fairness.
Is tormenting.
Focuses on you and what you deserve.
So, if you hear or feel any of these things, stop and ask yourself what thoughts have been going through your mind. Maybe the next time you’ll catch on sooner; and pretty soon, with practice, you’ll be able to tell Satan and his lackeys to shut up as soon as they start!
Remember Satan’s job is to steal all that God has given you (joy, peace, love, hope, purpose), to destroy you and your life if possible and to kill you, if he can. But he has no power over you if you don’t listen to him.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10 NIV).
MaryLu Tyndall