In a war one of the tactics of the enemy is to not be seen, to seem non-existent. An enemy will set up a fixed entry into certain areas and cover it with normalcy (indigenous trees, plants, dirt) to make the entry appear benign. The #appearance of fun, childlike wonder, tradition, culture, time saving, inclusion, acceptance and harmlessness creep into music, television, video games, schools, company policies, government, and holidays drawing you further and further into the fixed entry (territory).
Once you (your children, your spouse, your friends) enter the territory it is then that the enemy begins the attack. Suddenly, bombs of addiction, sickness, anxiety, drug dependency, insatiable appetites, lying, murder of reputation, and failure to maintain responsibilities began to emerge.
The great news is we have a loving father that reveals to prepare, prevent, save, and redeem. He is speaking...how will you respond? It is my prayer that during this season your light will shine using the opportunity to tell of the love, compassion, work of Jesus Christ.
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