Being the Light in the Darkness

In this conversation, Stefanie and I discuss the increased time of deception that we are living in and how the enemy uses story to deceive and control us.

We analyze the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics as examples of the enemy’s narrative and counterfeit story. We emphasize the importance of understanding the enemy’s tactics and being well-informed in order to expose and counteract them. We also highlight the need for the church to be the light in the darkness and not be afraid of engaging with the world. We encourage listeners to trust in the Lord, rely on His understanding, and allow Him to rebuild and refine their hearts.

Takeaways

‣ We are living in a time of increased deception, and it is important to be aware of the enemy’s tactics and narratives.
‣ The enemy uses story to deceive and control us, playing on our emotions and vulnerabilities.
‣ The opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics were analyzed as examples of the enemy’s narrative and counterfeit story.
‣ The church should not be afraid of engaging with the world and being the light in the darkness.
‣ Trusting in the Lord, relying on His understanding, and allowing Him to rebuild and refine our hearts is crucial in these times.

Sound Bites

🔊 “The enemy uses story to counterfeit. Why he uses story to counterfeit is so that he can begin bringing some control over us.”
🔊 “The opening ceremony was a deconstruction of the existing systems that control people internally, the Christ story.”
🔊 “The closing ceremony was the rebuilding project. They used story and metaphor in symbolism to communicate.”

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Context
01:19 Living in a Time of Increased Deception
03:10 The Enemy’s Use of Story to Deceive
14:46 Analyzing the Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies
25:38 Being the Light in the Darkness
32:15 Trusting in the Lord and Allowing Him to Rebuild
45:08 Conclusion and Encouragement