In Genesis, we discover the enemy at work:
Genesis 3:1 (NIRV)
The serpent said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat fruit from any tree in the garden’?”
From the get-go, he twists the truth. His work is rooted in lying, deceit and destruction.
John 8:44
From the beginning, the devil was a murderer. He has never obeyed the truth. There is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his natural language. He does this because he is a liar. He is the father of lies.
Our enemy is a persistent worker.
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for Your good work, overcoming the enemy with Your crucifixion and resurrection. And yet, our enemy does not acknowledge his defeat. He pops up when I least expect him, distracting me, whispering lies, luring me off the path of righteousness. Teach me to recognize him as the liar he is. Grant me the strength to resist his destructive work.
