Soldier of The Cross, learn to recognize the Lord.
If you have told Him you want to know Him and to recognize Him, He will be faithful and you will learn to know what is from Him and what is not. The issue is not recognizing the enemy - the issue is knowing and recognizing Him.
You have the Indwelling Holy Spirit who illuminates the things of God. You have discernment. Yet, sometimes it is hard to know.
Remember how Moses dealt with the burning bush? The Bible says he "investigated" (Amplified). Often we are lead with the "still small voice". Rarely is the Christian led by a torrent of event or sweep of emotion.
We have not been created with the capacity to understand many things, nor are we allowed to know why. It is not important. The issue is what does He want? What glorifies Him?
Soldier, keep in mind that all the choices of time have eternal impact.
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the
house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in His temple.
Psalm 26:4 (Amplified Bible)
What are your priorities? Getting all the ducks in a row? Any other form of security?
Do you intend to agree with God?
Soldier, He does not hide. Moreover, His love for you is intense to the extent that He is eager and available for your attention.
Soldier, He will not tease you.
Wait.
He will reveal Himself.