Were you there? Satan

When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having cancelled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.  And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Colossians 2:13-15, NIV

I’m starting at the end; focusing on one of my favourite passages in Scripture. I want to shout when I get to verse 15!

Satan, the tempter, lurks in the shadows of Lent, a constant adversary. His whispers of doubt and temptation echo the trials Jesus faced in the wilderness. He seeks to exploit our weaknesses, drawing us away from the perfect path the Father has set before us.

To me, Lent is the perfect time to confront this adversary. To recognise his tactics and stand firm against them. We arm ourselves not with worldly weapons, but with prayer, fasting, and the word of God. By resisting temptation we strengthen our resolve and mirror Christ’s victory over the tempter. Knowing the truth helps us stay vigilant, discern his lies, cling to God's love and celebrate the freedom we have in Christ.

Let’s pray
Lord, help me to recognise the tempter’s whispers and resist his deceit. Strengthen my heart as I pray, fast and devour your word so that I will remain firm in my faith. Give me the courage to confront the darkness and stand in the light of your truth and my righteousness in you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.