As a church we have enjoyed writing blogs, and posting social media posts. It has been a joy. We just want people to know that our website does get hacked from time to time. We have seen deliberate spelling mistakes put into blogs; alignment of text put out of place; images that have been purposefully broken including links and buttons. All likely to make the website look bad and to discredit us in some way.
However, we all know that our battle is not against flesh or blood, but in the dark spiritual forces and in the heavenly realms. As confirmed in Ephesians.
Ephesians 6:12
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Whenever the enemy, or more commonly known as the devil hacks a computer, or website, this can be regarded as a back handed compliment. Yes! Canton Community Church is a busy, vibrant and active church. The Lord is doing great work here. But this means that the attacks will come. So, we are to expect attacks.
If you see a spelling mistake then just know that we could have been hacked, or it could just be an innocent simple typo. If you see anything like this then you can probably still read the content very well, or if you want to email us and we can take a look.
Why do hackers do this?
Well the devil uses the tactics of hacking to attack the mind. If He uses a person to hack you, then the tactic is paranoia, Who was it, you might wonder? It is a tactic of distraction and maliciousness to try and inspire fear and anxiety in a person to inflict trauma. There are many other reasons why hackers do this. However, the bottom line is this. Evil is the devils work and when you simplify it like that it is easy to live with.
To the hacker or hackers
There is always hope for you. You are a child of God once you have declared Jesus Lord of your life. Maybe you think you’re a Christian and are up to no good because you have been influenced by spiritually abusive teachers and false doctrine. Perhaps you have yet to deal with the fear in your life. If these are any of the reasons, or whatever it is, the good news is you can turn to Jesus.
Let Jesus help you. Ask Him how He can help you. We are rather sure He will show up in your life, actually CERTAIN. Here is a scripture in the letter of James.
James 4:10
10 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honour. 10 Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.”
Wow what an amazing scripture. It is actually better to humble yourself, rather than you being found out and then having to deal with the consequences. So as James put’s it, get on your knees before the master Jesus and let Him put you on your feet to a righteous life doing good and not evil. We think you will enjoy it far more.
Conclusion
Our final conclusion if you’re reading this. Pray for the people who have fallen to dark artistry tactics like hacking. The Lord will know exactly who it is and pray they are delivered. Prayer is powerful and we are confident that it will help this situation 🙂