Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:1-3 NKJV And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, [2] in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, [3] among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. One of the greatest misunderstandings in spiritual warfare is believing the enemy's main objective is only behavior. Behavior is not the enemy's primary TARGET; Identity is. The enemy understands something that most believers have not fully realized yet, and that is, if he can alter the way you see yourself, he can influence the way you live. Do you ever pay attention to the fact that the enemy constantly attacks you in these areas? Worth Purpose Value Calling Sonship Confidence in God The reason is that identity determines function. A person who believes they are defeated will live defeated. A person who believes they are rejected will struggle to receive love. A person who believes they are unworthy will sabotage what God is trying to build. The enemy knows that if he can plant a false identity deeply enough, eventually you will begin to agree with it. A key thing you must keep in mind is that AGREEMENT BECOMES BONDAGE. So lets breakdown the enemy's strategy against our identity; 1. Introduce a False Narrative The enemy begins by whispering lies about who you are. The goal is not emotional damage, it is identity corruption. 2. Attach the Lie to Pain The enemy often uses; Rejection Trauma Failure Abandonment Shame ....to reinforce false identity. Pain becomes the evidence the enemy uses to convince people that the lie is true. EMPOWERED KEY My pain is not prophecy. Just because something hurt you, doesn't mean it defines who you are. 3. Normalize the Lie Eventually, the lie becomes familiar. Instead of believing that you may be under attack, you will start to feel like this is just who you are.

Title: The Battle Begins with a Lie. Scripture Reading: John 8:42-44 Pay close attention to what Jesus says about the devil. Jesus does not describe the enemy as someone who sometimes lies. He reveals that lying is his nature. That means every thought, suggestion, or internal narrative that contradicts what the Father has spoken through Jesus has one source. And the reality of it is this: IT IS NOT YOU, IT IS THE ENEMY. This is where many believers miss it. They do not discern the voice correctly. Because the enemy does not speak to you. He speaks as if he were you. Always keep in mind that he always speaks to you in the first person. He says things as if it is just coming from your own mind or thoughts. Things like; I am not enough. I will always struggle. I am too far gone. That is not your voice. That is deception wearing your identity. And if you misidentify the voice, you will mismanage the battle. You will try to fix yourself instead of confronting the lie. The enemy follows a consistent pattern: 1. Suggestion He introduces a thought that contradicts the truth. Not loudly. Subtly. 2. Repetition He repeats it until it feels familiar. 3. Agreement Once you believe it, it becomes a stronghold. 4. Identity Shift You stop saying, “That is a lie,” and start saying, “This is just who I am.” That is how he gets away with murder. Not by force, but by agreement. SO HOW DO WE FIGHT SPIRITUALLY? 1. Discern the voice Not every thought is yours. You need to stop entertaining ideals that you know are not yours. Ask yourself: Does this align with what the Father says about me through Jesus? If not, reject it immediately. It's time for you to evict every thought you know is not from God. 2. Refuse Agreement The enemy has NO authority without your agreement. Agreement is what gives the enemy access. Every thought you agree with, you EMPOWER. This is the stance you must take moving forward. "I break agreement with everything that is not God's Truth!" 3. Replace the Lie with Truth

For the next 3 days inside Empowered Tribe Global, we are going From the Vault and exposing the enemy’s tactics while reclaiming the identity, authority, and victory the Lord has given us through Jesus. This is more than a devotional. It is a war room conversation for believers ready to break agreement with lies, stand in truth, and walk in freedom. We will uncover how the enemy attacks through deception, how identity is restored in Christ, and how to resist and reclaim your ground. If you are ready to grow, be sharpened, and live empowered, join this discussion inside the Skool community. Your breakthrough may be one revelation away.

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Main Scripture: Psalm 127:5 Supporting Scriptures: Romans 8:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 4:16 Psalm 127:5 NKJV Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate. Psalm 127 ends with a promise that can be easy to overlook: “They will not be put to shame.” This goes beyond public embarrassment. In Scripture, shame is heavily tied to identity. It is the internal voice that says; 🚩 I’m not enough 🚩 I have failed, so I am a failure 🚩 I have to prove myself But a life built by the Lord produces something different. It produces confidence rooted in Him, and not in performance. Shamed entered in Genesis 3 when Adam and Eve sinned. Their immediate response after they sinned was to hide themselves. Shame always pushes you to; 🚩 Withdraw 🚩 Cover Yourself 🚩 Avoid Exposure But the work of Jesus Christ restores you back to; ⭐️ Openness ⭐️ Confidence ⭐️ Right standing with the Lord That is why in Romans 8:1, Paul tells us that there is no condemnation for those in Christ. This simply means; YOU ARE NOT DEFINED BY YOUR PAST, YOUR MISTAKES, or YOUR SHORTCOMINGS. 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. God has given you; POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND. So you should walk in this boldly. Boldness is not about being Loud or outgoing. It is about being secure in who you are in Jesus Christ, When you are secure in Him; 🔑 You don’t need validation. 🔑 You don’t fear rejection 🔑You don’t shrink back from what you’re called to do YOU HAVE ACCESS WITH FEAR! Hebrews 4:16 NKJV Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. This lets us know, “YOU ARE INVITED, NOT TOLERATED.” Shame says; “Stay Back.” Grace says; “Come close.” Many people are saved but they are still living their life in Hesitation, Fear of stepping out, and insecurity. Why? Because they are still relating to God through: