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.

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:

Main Scripture: Psalm 127:4 Supporting Scriptures: Isaiah 64:8, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:11 Empowered Insight: Psalm 127:4 NKJV Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. Before an Arrow is shot from a bow, it goes through a process. That Process looks like this; ➡️ It is Cut ➡️ It is shaped ➡️ It is refined ➡️ It is aligned Once it has gone through this process, only then can it be used effectively. This is exactly how the Father works with us. In Isaiah 64:8, The Lord is the Potter and we are the clay. Clay does not shape itself. It is submitted to the hands of the Potter. So here is where many people misunderstand the process. Before an arrow is released forward, it must be pulled backward. That tension can feel like; ➡️ Delay ➡️ Frustration ➡️ Uncertainty ➡️ Pressure The key is to keep in mind that this tension is not working against you, but rather it is positioning you. James 1:2-4 says; My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. [4] But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Trails produce; ➡️ Perserverance ➡️ Maturity ➡️ Completeness So what feels like resistance is actually development. But the question I’m sure many of you have today is, WHY DOES THE PROCESS FEEL SO UNCOMFORTABLE? Because the process challenges; ➡️ Your timing ➡️ Your control ➡️ Your Identity The Lord is not just preparing you for what you do, but He is shaping who you are. And, who you are determines; 🔥 What you can carry 🔥 What you can sustain 🔥 What you can release Hebrews 12:11 NKJV Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. In Hebrews 12:11, it tells us that discipline is not pleasant in the moment, but it produces righteousness and peace. YOUR process is not punishment, it is REFINEMENT,

Main Scripture: Psalm 127:3 Supporting Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:2, Psalm 78:4 Empowered Insight: Psalm 127 moves from building to Legacy, because the Father is not just concerned with what you produce, but what continues after you. Children in this passage certainly includes natural family, but it also represents; ⭐️ Spiritual Sons and Daughters ⭐️ People influenced by your life ⭐️ The fruit of obedience This means your life is always reproducing something, whether intentional or not. Legacy is not built later, it is built daily. Every decision you make: ⭐️ Teaches something ⭐️ Models something ⭐️ Multiples something In Deuteronomy 6, The Lord commands that His Word be taught diligently, not occasionally. This happens; ⭐️ In your home ⭐️ Ian your conversations ⭐️ In your daily routine of life Why? Because legacy is not formed through moments, it is formed through CONSISTENCY. In 2 Timothy 2:2, Paul tell Timothy to betray truth to faithful people who will teach others also. This one verse shows us FOUR generations ⭐️ PAUL ➡️ Timothy ➡️ Faithful People ➡️ Others ⭐️ This is how we expand the Kingdom of God. It is not by addition, but by intentional multiplication. What about the arrows? An arrow is not meant to stay with an archer. It is meant to be; FORMED AIMED RELEASED this reveals that legacy requires both INVESTMENT and RELEASE. Some people invest, but never release. (CONTROL) Others release without investing. (NEGLECT) But as believers we are called to do both. Pour in truth, identity, and wisdom. Then we trust the father with the outcome. Ask yourself this question; “Is my life reproducing the heart of the Father in others? “ Empowered Steps to take…. Choose on person that you can intentionally start investing in. ⭐️ Encourage them ⭐️ Share Truth with them ⭐️ Pray for them Do something that deposits into their future, not just in their present life. Keep this thought in mind, A life built by the Father does not end with you, but it flows through you.