“If Satan’s Talking – He’s Lying!”
We all know this phrase: God is Good – All the Time! All the Time – God is Good! Here’s something to be aware of; Satan lies – all the time! All the time – Satan lies! Satan’s target is basically everyone, but especially every follower of Christ. Satan hurts God by hurting God’s people. (See Jeremiah chapter one).
The Lord tells Jeremiah, “I knew you before you were born and set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” The enemy quickly brings negative thoughts to Jeremiah, “I can’t speak for you, I’m too young!” (1:6).
Satan is a master at not only saying, but in convincing us of what we can’t do, or become. The Lord’s response to Jeremiah is the same advice he gives us. “Don’t say, “I’m too young, for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you” (1:7-8).
Does this sound familiar … “You can never live a Christian life!” Or “You aren’t good enough; smart enough, you don’t have a winsome personality, you have bad habits you’ll never break, or an addict without the ability to ever be transformed”. Folks, that isn’t God talking – those are the words and thoughts Satan places in your head to keep you from turning to Christ. The Lord speaks truth because He is Truth. Satan speaks lies because he’s a liar!
The Lord said, “Look, Jeremiah! What do you see?” He replied, “I see a branch from an almond tree.” Then the Lord said, “That’s right, and it means that I am watching and I will certainly carry out all my plans” (vs 11-12 NLT). The almond tree is among the first to blossom in the spring. God saw the sins of Judah and would carry out swift and certain judgement. But He would protect Jeremiah. We will face trials, but God always protects His children.
A person living in sin is lost. Jesus came to “seek and to save that which is lost” (Luke 19:10). The Bible describes Satan as a murderer, liar, and father of lies because there is no truth in him (John 8:44) and John 10:10 says he’s a “thief who comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy.” Who do you want to align your life with? Truth or a liar?
Pastor Carnes
