Resisting Deception, Embracing Truth | Word for Now | Mar 3, 2025 | CR

Crystal Rivers | Word for Now | Mar 3, 2025
The world is engaged in an unseen battle, a spiritual war unfolding across nations, communities, and individual hearts. Darkness seeks to rise, deception spreads, and the systems of the world wage war against the kingdom of God. Yet, this is not a call to fear—it is a call to action.

There is a battle to be fought, but it is not one of flesh and blood. The true fight begins within, where the struggle is to remain set apart, unshaken by the pull of worldly distractions. Many will be deceived, drawn away from the pursuit of God’s kingdom, their eyes lowered from heavenly things to the temporary comforts of the earth. The key to overcoming lies in unwavering focus—setting one’s affections on things above and refusing to be entangled by the enemy’s schemes.

Victory does not come through a single triumph, nor is it secured by passive belief. It is granted to those who endure, who refuse to compromise, who love not their lives even unto death. To stand firm in these times requires more than occasional devotion; it demands complete surrender. The kingdom of God is advancing, and revival is not merely an emotional experience but a shift in authority—a displacement of the enemy’s rule over cities and nations.

But revival does not begin in the streets. It starts in the hearts of individuals willing to say yes to God without hesitation. It is the choice to fight, to live in alignment with heaven, and to reject every counterfeit offered by the world. The deception of the age is subtle, but those who remain steadfast will see the power of God move like never before.

The time is now. The battle is already here. The choice is yours: Will you be among those who endure, or will you be swept away by the tide?