Spiritual Warfare, Fear, and the Gospel

It's all Biblical, not Political

There have been three things on my mind lately and the title gives it away.  It’s important to realize the battles we face today are spiritual battles.   Satan is doing everything in his power to destroy us is multiple ways.  First, he is using fear to control what we can do as a whole.  Second, many of our jobs have been taken away so that we may not take care of our families.  Third, our food industry is suffering and already, there are places that feel that crunch and it’s going to get worse. I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know, it’s right before our eyes.   But I want to remind you of verses in Ephesians 6:10-17.  At the end of the day, it's all about a battle over souls. Satan hates God's creation and wants to destroy us. Adversely, God so loves us that He gave His one and only son that we should not perish but have eternal life. The choice is each one of our personal responsibility's to choose who we are going to follow.

The Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 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. 13 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. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Who's Our Enemy

Pay particular attention to verse 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.

It tells us who our enemy really is.   It is sometimes easy to forget who our real enemy is and start blaming this person or that person.  Isn’t it just like Satan to take the spotlight off of himself and put it on people.   So remember, who our real enemy is and put on the full armor of God.  Be prepared to fight in the name of Jesus.   And by fight, I’m saying be prepared because the flaming arrows are coming and you need to be ready.  Prayer is powerful so pray constantly because Satan doesn’t take a break so it imperative to keep the offensive fight up.   

With the full armor of God, remember, Jesus is with you always.  He will never leave you or forsake you.  Throughout history it’s as important as ever to have faith and not waiver.  Fear really isn’t an option, we need to stand firm in the name of the Lord and be the warriors we are meant to be.  Much like David when he confronted Goliath. David was not timid, he ran towards Goliath without hesitation because he knew that God was on his side.  That is the kind of warrior all Christians need to be. Faith in the Lord and know that what ever happens God is on your side. 

ROMANS 8:36-37

As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep for the slaughter?  No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

2 Corinthians 10:4

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

I’ve briefly touched on spiritual warfare and fear and both of these are very important subjects, but if you don’t know Jesus as your personal savior now is the perfect time to accept Him.  Jesus died on the cross and was resurrected not only to save us and wash our sin away but He also gave us power and authority over evil.  if you don’t know Jesus and if you think you’re going to get through this life alone you are sadly mistaken.  It’s is time to join the winning team and secure your freedom and salvation.   

Romans 10:9

John 14:15-17

If you love me, keep my commandments. I will ask the Father to give you another Helper, to be with you always. He is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor recognizes him. But you recognize him, because he lives with you and will be in you.

When you accept Jesus, he sends the Holy Spirit to you whom is always with where ever you are. 

Now is the time, there is no time to waste.  Put on the full armor of God, be the warrior he created you to be and don’t let Satan catch you off guard.   Take the fight to him by praying and calling on the Lord to fight the evil within the spiritual realm. 

Power of Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for salvation.  Thank you for your sacrifice that makes it possible to be snatched out of Satan’s grasp.  Thank you for always being with us and never leaving us or forsaking us. Thank you for making all things possible through you.  Thank you for coming to testify to the truth, for warning us to fear not 365 times in the New Testament , and for all your promises that give us courage to stand firm and profess the truth.  Thank you, in your precious name Jesus, I pray.   Amen