Attacks can come from the most unexpected places.
I was excited to see the new Jesus Revolution movie. I’d heard a lot of praise about the film from friends and felt it would help me feel a bit of hope—something missing in my walk with the Lord. In addition, I wanted my husband to have fun too. He didn’t much like going to the movies but agreed as a birthday present to me.
We arrived early and settled into our seats. The place filled, and I was happy to see some parents and grandparents with their children and grandchildren. I prayed silently, asking God to show us all His message.
When the screen came to life twenty minutes before the scheduled start time, I was disappointed by what we were fed from the screen: loud, garish advertisements for products and other movies. Advertisers prompted us to download this app or follow certain accounts. Things I wouldn’t spend time or money on. I whispered to my husband, “I think they have the wrong audience.”
Romans 12:2 came to mind. Although I was in the theater to see a Christian movie filled with Christian sentiments, I was still subject to the world’s ways. I needed to be aware of everything I was being fed. Even when we participate in a Christian experience, the world can still attack.
As the ads and trailers continued, I prayed that no one in the audience, including me, would be swayed. I called to mind other Scriptures that warn against these kinds of attacks and focused on God’s perfect and pleasing will for me.
When the movie finally started, I had not been swayed. I had avoided the world’s attacks by focusing on God, His Word, and His faithfulness.
How can you be sure you’re ready when the world comes to attack?
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Sue A. Fairchild started out as a devotion writer but now also claims the titles of editor, writing coach, webmistress, and speaker. She has written and self-published three books as well as helped a variety of authors get their manuscripts into readers’ hands. Her latest novel, Changing Tides, will be available early 2024 from Elk Lake Publishing Inc. Sue loves working with clients who are working toward the greater good of sharing God’s message in this world. Learn more about Sue at her website: sueafairchild.wordpress.com.