Chapter 5: The Enemy’s Distraction Tactic—Fixating on Fear
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Ever wonder why the enemy wants you so focused on your trials? Satan’s goal is to isolate you, fill you with doubt, and keep you stuck in fear—but God has a better plan for your life!
Welcome, welcome, welcome! Let’s dive into today’s powerful truth. I’m excited—there’s so much I want to share with you.
Let’s open with prayer:
Father, forgive me of all sin. As I come before Your people, let every word spoken edify the believers and encourage the hearers. In Jesus’ name—Amen.
Now, let’s explore this key question: Why does the enemy want you so focused on your circumstances, trials, and tests? Simply put, Satan’s end game is to leave you overwhelmed, isolated, and doubting God’s goodness—especially when your focus is on your problems instead of God’s promises.
Satan is strategic. One of his most effective tools is fear. When you’re consumed by fear, you become paralyzed, and that’s exactly what he wants. Proverbs 18:20–21 says, “A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; from the produce of his lips he shall be filled. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” (NKJV)
Your words matter. The fruit of your mouth—what you speak—has power. If you constantly speak negativity, doubt, or fear, that’s exactly what you will harvest. But if you speak faith, hope, and truth, you plant seeds that will yield spiritual strength and peace.
Let’s take it deeper. Romans 10:17 declares, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” So if fear is coming out of your mouth, that’s what you’re feeding your spirit—and that’s what you’re hearing. Your ears are the closest gateway to your heart and mind. If the enemy can get you talking negatively, he doesn’t have to lift another finger—you’ll begin to self-destruct through your own words.
Fear is more than an emotion. It’s defined as “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, whether the threat is real or imagined.” And yes, God already knew fear would be a powerful tool in Satan’s arsenal.
Here’s something you may not have realized: “Fear not” is the most repeated command in the Bible. That’s right—there are 365 “fear nots” in Scripture, one for each day of the year. God knew fear would try to knock on your door daily, so He gave you daily reassurance not to let it in.
When trials come, the enemy’s first move is to inject fear. James 1:8 warns, “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.” You can’t operate in faith and fear at the same time. If the enemy gets you in fear, you become spiritually unstable and vulnerable to attack.
The enemy can only take over your house if he first binds the strong person—so stand firm! You set the spiritual atmosphere in your home. Isaiah 59:19 says, “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” Submit to God, resist the devil, and he must flee (James 4:7).
Let’s visualize that “flee” moment. Picture the enemy running in terror, dodging spiritual bullets—your words of faith and Scripture firing in every direction. That’s the authority you carry in Christ.
So how do you combat fear? Begin with praise. When you’re overwhelmed, pause and lift your hands to God. Talk to Him honestly: “Lord, I don’t know what to do. I’m at my wit’s end. Please guide me.” Then listen. Sit still. Be quiet. Let the Holy Spirit bring clarity and direction.
Satan doesn’t want you doing this. He wants you caught up in the fear factor and disconnected from the truth. But here’s what you must remember: Who are you—and whose are you?
You are a son or daughter of the Most High God! According to Genesis 1:26, you were created in the image and likeness of God. And God operates by speaking things into existence (Romans 4:17), calling those things that are not as though they were. That same power rests in you.
1 John 4:4 proclaims, “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” You have already overcome principalities, powers, and spiritual wickedness. Luke 10:19 reminds us, “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
So stand up! When fear tries to overtake you, remember Matthew 18:18: “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven.” Use your authority. Bind the enemy. Declare: “Satan, I bind every principality, every force of darkness, every weapon formed against me. You are under my feet in Jesus’ name!”
You’re not powerless. You’re not alone. You are a child of God, equipped and empowered to overcome every trial, every test, and every trick of the enemy.
Conclusion:
You have authority in Christ. Don’t let fear speak louder than faith. When life gets hard, lift your hands, speak God’s Word, and walk in the victory already given to you.
✨ Key Takeaways:
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Fear is the enemy’s tactic to paralyze you. Don’t let him dominate your focus or your words.
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Your words carry power. Speak life, not death (Proverbs 18:20–21).
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Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. Fill your ears and heart with truth (Romans 10:17).
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You were created in God’s image. Operate in authority like He does—by speaking (Genesis 1:26).
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You have overcome the enemy through Christ. Greater is He in you than anything in the world (1 John 4:4).
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Fear not—every single day. God gave you 365 reminders in His Word to live boldly and trust Him.
From The Daily Word with Pastor KBN: Circumstances, Trials & Tests (Part 5), Mar 31, 2025
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