The Battle Within and Without

 

     Our battles from within and without are spiritual. Satan knows our weak spots and plays on them. Our flesh fights against the Holy Spirit and we often listen to those deceiving voices in the world around us and within our own minds.  Let Christ fight for you.

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. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:12-13

     Our victorious lives can only come through the power of Christ and His angels. What a gift we have in Jesus and His resurrection power! The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives within us as believers.Tomorrow we will look at the specific elements of our spiritual armor. For now, pray against the evil around us and stand firm in the faith.

Jesus,

You have overcome the evil powers of the world and we stand firm in You. Protect us and remind us daily that our battles are not against flesh and blood, but against the wiles of the evil one. We pray for our enemies today.

Amen