Beware of the Bombardment

It has become abundantly clear — we are under assault. Not with weapons, but with something just as insidious: an assault on our senses, a battlefield for our minds. Every day we are being hit with a flood of information, images, and opinions designed to shape our thoughts, sway our convictions, and exhaust our souls.

We are living through cultural exhaustion. For many, the constant barrage has dulled discernment and drained spiritual strength. We are trying to find rest for our souls in a world that profits from our distraction. The question is: Where will you stand in the battle for your mind?

The Lure of Deception

Some of us have taken our eyes off the Bible and our hearts off of Christ. We have become gullible — so easily deceived — believing lies perpetrated even by those who call themselves “followers of Christ,” though their fruit shows nothing but a tree in decay. This isn’t a new problem. God’s people have always been warned about false prophets and deceivers.

The words of Jeremiah echo loudly in my ears:

Stand in the ways and see,

And ask for the old paths, where the good way is,

And walk in it;

Then you will find rest for your souls.

But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.

— Jeremiah 6:16-17

The tragedy is that many still respond with “We will not walk in it.” They prefer the trending feed over timeless truth, the dopamine hit of a notification over the deep joy of God’s Word.

Take social media, for instance. Platforms designed to connect us have become factories of outrage, envy, and misinformation. False teachers, self-appointed prophets, and influencers package half-truths into slick, shareable posts. In a matter of seconds, a lie can reach millions, dressed up with a Bible verse, a pretty filter, and a moving soundtrack.

Or consider mainstream media. Whether left or right, secular or religious, so much of it is curated to keep you angry, afraid, or addicted. Headlines are written to provoke, not to inform. Sensationalism keeps people glued to screens while quietly shaping their worldview. And many believers, without realizing it, are discipled more by their news feed than by Scripture.

We can’t afford to be casual about this. This isn’t just about “bad habits” online. It’s about the slow erosion of truth in our hearts.

Preparing for the Test Ahead

I urge you, take a step back and regroup. Never forget, this age must come to a close at some point to usher in the Messianic age, the Kingdom of God. The transition from the kingdoms of this world to the reign of Christ will bring some of the greatest tests of faith we have ever faced, deception being one of them. Are you ready for that? Do you know the Word of God well enough to discern the truth from the lie? If we’re already faltering under the weight of Twitter arguments, TikTok trends, and breaking news cycles, what will happen when persecution, deception, or deeper trials come?

A Loving Warning

Friend, be careful. Do what is necessary to protect your mind and guard your heart. Make deliberate choices about what you consume. Measure every message, every “teaching,” every headline against the plumb line of God’s Word. Don’t be prey for the spirit of the antichrist, which thrives on confusion and compromise.

God has not left us defenseless. His Spirit, His Word, and His people can keep us anchored. But we must be intentional. We must return to the “old paths” of Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and holiness. Only then will we find rest for our souls in a restless age.

God Bless You,

Carole