Stand Firm - Against the Schemes of the EnemySample

Disrupt, Disturb, Distract & Devour – PURPOSE

If the enemy can't stop you from becoming a Christ follower, then he will do everything he can to make you ineffective. He will find ways to disrupt, disturb, distract and devour your purpose. WHY? Because he knows that God has plans and purposes for you, Jeremiah 29:11, be sure the enemy will want to sidetrack you from them. He will use doubt as a scheme and strategy to hold you back from all God has planned for you.

• He will get you to doubt your potential.
• He will get you to disqualify yourself.
• He will get you to diminish your authority.
• He will get you to live distracted from your purpose.

John 8:44 calls the enemy the Father of ALL lies, meaning he is not just good at lying; he is the best at it. If he can sow a seed of doubt into your mind that will take root through agreement, he knows the fruit will be that it will make your world very small.

Remember, a doubt thought can disrupt you from taking a step of faith. A doubt thought can disturb your confidence and cause you to become hesitant. A doubt thought can distract you from what is important, to obsessing over distractions. Doubt thoughts will cause you to question God's goodness, love, and character. Doubt thoughts will cause you to question your self-worth, potential, abilities, and purpose.

Therefore, consider the things that easily disrupt and distract you, robbing you of time, focus, resources, confidence and authority. 1 Corinthians 15:58 instructs us to stand firm, remain steadfast, and be strong and immovable in all we do for the Lord. This stance is not based on emotion but obedience. So stand firm and declare in faith your willingness to walk in the fullness of God's plans and purpose for your life.

If you are wrestling with fears because of doubts, ask God to give you the truth about your doubts. The truth will set you free to live in the fullness of what God has planned for your purpose.