Distraction: The Enemy’s Quiet Strategy

We often think of spiritual battles as loud, obvious, and full of tension. But what if one of the enemy's most effective weapons isn't attack, but distraction? Not destruction… not persecution… just simple, subtle distraction.

Distraction can look like a full calendar, endless scrolling, mindless entertainment, or even ministry busyness. It can come disguised as productivity or masquerade as responsibility. But underneath it all is one quiet goal: to keep us from sitting at Jesus' feet. "But Martha was distracted with much serving…" - Luke 10:40 Martha wasn't doing anything wrong. She was serving, preparing, trying to honor Jesus. But she missed what was most important.

Mary, on the other hand, chose the one thing that mattered: time with Jesus. And Jesus gently reminded Martha - and us - that distraction, even by good things, can rob us of the best thing.I've felt it in my own life - days where my mind is crowded but my heart is distant from God. Times when I meant to pray, but the text message came. When I planned to open the Word, but got pulled into a dozen tasks that felt urgent but left me empty. And I wonder - how much peace have I forfeited? How much clarity have I missed? How many quiet moments with God have I traded for noise?

The enemy doesn't always roar; sometimes he whispers. Sometimes he just keeps us busy enough to forget to listen. Distracted enough to miss the still, small voice. Focused on everything except what matters most.

"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." - Colossians 3:2

This isn't just about unplugging from the world - it's about re-aligning our hearts. It's about asking: Where is my attention today? What has my affection? What has my focus? Because whatever has your focus, shapes your life.

So today, let's choose to slow down. Let's resist the enemy's subtle strategy and fix our eyes on Jesus. Let's remember that intimacy with God isn't built in the rush, but in the stillness.

May we be a people who don't just do things for God - but abide with Him, listen to Him, and stay close to Him. Don't let distraction win. The One who loves you is worth your full attention.