Day 4

Identity Theft

When we put our faith and trust in Jesus, Scripture says we are a new creation. This transformation is immediate! The old has gone, the new has come! [2 Corinthians 5:17] Immediately, we have new life in Christ and a new identity. And with that new identity comes responsibility.

Scripture clearly warns us to be on guard. We have an enemy who would love nothing more than to discourage us, cause us to doubt God’s love for us, and distract us with lies about our identity. He deposits lies into our minds in hopes of causing us to question if what God has said is really true.

We need to be wise to the schemes of Satan and do as Ephesians 6 instructs us to do - put on the full armor of God. Why? So that we can stand. But not just stand... we can stand firm!

Standing firm requires a regular assessment of our armor. As you read today’s Scripture, ask the Holy Spirit to show you where there might be weak points in your armor (a few of those being the helmet of salvation – guards the mind, shield of faith – a protective barrier against Satan’s schemes, belt of truth – guards our inmost being, and the breastplate of righteousness – guards us against anything that comes against the knowledge of God). Ask Him to teach you how to be more alert to the ways the enemy may be trying to come against your identity.

It takes being alert and wielding prayer and the Word as our weapons to truly guard our identity from the enemy. It takes guarding our heart, our soul, and our mind!