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Hidden Light and the Enemy’s Tactics

For two years, I sat quietly, not using my voice. My light—my God-given purpose—was hidden under a bushel, and I convinced myself it was better that way. But the truth is, the enemy wants to keep us quiet, hidden, and small. He knows that if he can keep us from stepping into the light, we won’t fulfill the potential God placed within us.

Recently, I came across an Instagram post that hit me hard. It asked a simple but powerful question: “If you were Satan and wanted to stop women from meeting their potential and fulfilling their purpose, how would you do it?” Here’s how ChatGPT answered:

  1. Flood her with doubt about her abilities. Make her question every decision, ensuring she feels unworthy of success and incapable of reaching her goals.
  2. Fill her life with distractions. Keep her busy with trivial tasks, social media, and meaningless obligations so she can’t focus on her true purpose.
  3. Amplify her fear of failure. Stoke her fear of rejection and embarrassment, so she avoids taking risks that lead to growth.
  4. Encourage toxic relationships. Surround her with negative, draining people who pull her away from her path, leaving her emotionally exhausted.
  5. Nurture her insecurities. Constantly whisper comparisons in her ear, making her feel like she’s always behind, and leading her to give up.
  6. Distort her priorities. Tempt her with money, fame, or comfort, so she chases short-term success instead of focusing on her deeper purpose.

 

The enemy is on the prowl and he's looking to trip us up and keep us from the divine purpose that God has for us. He whispers promises of power and success with short term effort. The best way to deal with him, is to flee.

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When I read that, I realized that’s exactly what had happened to me—and maybe it’s happening to you too. The enemy uses these tactics because he knows how powerful we are when we walk in the fullness of God’s purpose for our lives.

But here’s what the Bible says about who we are:

  • Genesis 1:27: “God created man in his own image; he created him in the image of God; he created them male and female.”
  • Psalm 139:13-16: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
  • Jeremiah 1:5: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”
  • Matthew 10:30: “But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.”
  • Isaiah 64:8: “But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.”

These verses remind us that God created each of us with intention and purpose. You are unique, beloved, and cherished—not because of what you do, but because of who you are in Christ.

God has a plan for your life, and that plan is more significant than the distractions, doubts, and fears the enemy throws your way. God created you to be a light for the world—a light that shines brightly in the darkness.

Flee and Abide

The Bible gives us a clear strategy for facing off with the enemy: we are called to flee from temptation and to abide in Christ.

In James 4:7, it says, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” And in John 15:4, Jesus tells us, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.”

This is why Orderly exists—because we need to order our lives in such a way that we focus on Jesus in every area. By aligning our priorities with His purpose and light, we can ward off these temptations and live the life we were divinely designed for.

So, here’s the question:
What things in your life do you need to flee from right now?
Is it doubt, fear, distractions, or toxic relationships? Identify the areas where the enemy is trying to keep you hidden.

And just as important:
What things in your life do you need to run toward and rest in instead?
Is it God’s promises, His peace, or His purpose for your life? Abide in Him, and He will sustain you.

Remember, your light isn’t meant to be hidden. Let it shine for all to see—because when you do, the world will see Jesus through you.

 

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