We are in a constant struggle. Why is it that the things that never bother you never happen, but the things that bother you most happen all the time? This is more than just having a bad day or week—there is evil in the world. The Bible speaks a lot about it.
Our Enemy
Paul urges, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 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” (Eph. 6:10-12).
There is a war going on. Ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. We need to stop fighting one another and fight the real enemy! The devil is real. He is not a caricature in a red suit with horns and a pitchfork. There is a war taking place on three fronts:
- The world around us – A fallen, humanistic, materialistic, secular culture opposed to God.
- The flesh within us – Paul described the internal struggle in Romans 7: “For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.”
- The devil against us – John 10:10 says the devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy.
“Our struggle is not against flesh and blood… but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” – Ephesians 6:12
Our Weaponry
Praise God for the weapons He gives us! “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds” (2 Cor. 10:4).
A stronghold is any lie or sinful habit that holds us captive. The devil has power, but Christians cannot be possessed—only oppressed. Any area not submitted to Jesus is vulnerable to demonic influence.
We have three divine weapons:
- The Name of Jesus – His name is above every name. Demons flee at His name (Luke 10:17; Phil. 2:9-10).
- The Word of God – It’s living and active (Heb. 4:12). Jesus used Scripture to defeat temptation (Matt. 4; Luke 4).
- The Power of the Cross – “They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony” (Rev. 12:11).
“The Son of God came to destroy the work of the devil.” – 1 John 3:8
Our Victory
“Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour” (1 Peter 5:8). The enemy wants to destroy your family, your home, your church, and even a nation. Lions do not roar before they attack—they strike swiftly and secretly.
But we are not without warning. God calls us to stay vigilant. James 4:7-8 reminds us: “Submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Don’t be passive. Don’t be fearful. Fight the good fight of faith daily with the weapons God provides. Walk in victory, because Jesus has already won.
If God is for us, who can be against us? (Rom. 8:31)
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