Has your vision been blurry lately? Do you feel a sense of deep uncertainty, like there is a veil being placed over your eyes maybe even attempting to penetrate the mind?

It’s like a game of smoke and mirrors? One moment, we see an illumination of potential truth then the smoke blows in and we feel a bit tipsy. Perhaps it’s like drinking more than you can handle. Brain fog leads to less confidence in yourself and in the world.

The Bible tells us there will come a time when many Antichrists will vie for our attention. The voices of others may be speaking lies or half truths. How do we decipher the truth from a lie?

1 John 2:18 NLT
Dear children, the last hour is here. You have heard that the Antichrist is coming, and already many such antichrists have appeared. From this we know that the last hour has come.

We must keep our minds meditating on what God, the author of truth speaks to our minds and souls. We can filter others words through His.

The Father of lies, the devil, wants us to be detoured from the plans of God.

God wants us to seek His wisdom for all things. There is supernatural peace when we do, our human minds can’t understand but are filled with His Presence.

Psalm 14:2 AMP
The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the children of men To see if there are any who understand (act wisely), Who [truly] seek after God, [longing for His wisdom and guidance].

Smoke can be used to provide an illusion during a magicians act. When was the last time you went to a carnival or amusement park? Have you gone into the funhouse with its multiple mirrors and different distractions of unstable ground? As a kid, I found this ride to be a combination of fun and scary.

Our present times as parent, family member and friend can feel the same way. The difference is that this life is not an amusement park ride.

We must choose to seek the truth of God by accepting Jesus as our Savior and asking His Holy Spirit to be the guide of our lives. There is no other solution.

1 John 2:20,24-29 NLT
But you are not like that, for the Holy One has given you his Spirit, and all of you know the truth. [24] So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father. [25] And in this fellowship we enjoy the eternal life he promised us. [26] I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. [27] But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true-it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ. [28] And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame. [29] Since we know that Christ is righteous, we also know that all who do what is right are God’s children.

We must teach our kids the same message. There is no other truth but following the one true God and His ways. Proverbs 22:6 is a great family scripture.

Proverbs 22:6 NLT
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

As you step into your day, realize, you get to choose which life path you take. Drop the smoke and mirrors! It will get you no where but more confused.

Brooke Ligertwood, and her song “Authority” is such a power packed declaration of the authority of God in this world. So despite the attempt to smoke and mirrors to make you confused and feel a sense of chaos, seek the authority of God. One word from Him will change the course of your life and those you love. Trust Him today.

All authority belongs to the Lord. It’s not by our strength that things prevail. The battle is the Lord’s, our job is to submit to Him, believe His promises and declare them for ourselves and for those we love.

Joshua 1:8-9 NLT
Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. [9] This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”