Battle Gear

     Everything we see happening around us, everything we deal with in our own lives, stems from a battle. The battle between good and evil. As Christians, we do have an enemy. Over the next two weeks we will disclose who he is and learn to rely on all of the armor God provides for us.

     This armor gives us every single thing we need to live victorious lives of spiritual power, of peace and joy, of freedom. We need not fear.

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8

     Satan knows our weaknesses. He knows just when to pounce, when we are tired or stressed, when we are encountering difficult people, when we lose faith, when we are anxious. Be alert. Our battle is not against flesh and blood.

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. Ephesians 6:12

     This dark world in the heavenly realms is active and the armies of Satan have their greatest enemies in you and me. But be of good cheer. Jesus has already defeated Satan. In fact, Satan was created originally as an angel. He and God are not equals. God is allowing evil to run its course. And we can hold it back. We’ll look at just how to do it in the days to come.

Father,

You provide all we need to have power over the enemy of our souls. We are already seated in heaven with You. Allow us to have victory and to live the abundant lives you have in store for Your children. Keep us alert and protected.

In Jesus name,

Amen