By Andrew Williams
Opening Prayer
Jesus, thank you for being our Advocate. Silence the voice of the Accuser in our lives and help us to hear only your voice of grace.
Today’s Scripture (NLT)
Revelation 12:10b
“…For the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth—the one who accuses them before our God day and night.”
When we are on a detour, feeling distant from God, a familiar voice often begins to whisper in our ear. It’s the voice of the enemy, the “accuser of our brothers and sisters.” And his primary message is one of shame and condemnation. He whispers lies like, “You’ve gone too far this time,” “God is done with you,” “You call yourself a Christian?” or “There’s no point in even trying to go back.”
The enemy’s goal is to take your detour and turn it into a dead end. He wants to use your failure to convince you that you are a failure. He wants to use your distance to convince you that you are disqualified. This is his primary strategy: to heap so much shame on you that you feel unworthy to even turn your face back toward God.
Recognizing this voice is critical. God’s conviction leads to repentance and hope. The enemy’s accusation leads to despair and hiding. God’s voice says, “Come back home.” The enemy’s voice says, “Stay away, you’re not welcome.” We must learn to identify and reject the lie that our sin is bigger than God’s grace.
Disciples’ Life Tip: What is the primary accusing thought you hear when you’ve failed? Identify that lie. Now, find a scripture that speaks the opposite truth (like Romans 8:1) and speak it out loud every time the accusation comes.
Closing Prayer: Father, thank You that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Give us the discernment to recognize the Accuser’s voice and the courage to silence it with Your truth. Amen.
