You pray. And read. And write.
I wish all of you could see my heart. Wish you could see what I’ve seen and where I am coming from.
But, alas, you cannot. So here I sit and try to pour my heart onto paper.
The topic I’m writing about now is a heavy & serious one. One that shouldn’t be taken lightly. One that affects us all, Christian or not. And I wish you could see it.
There’s really just no good segway into what I’m about to say.... So, here it is.
Satan is attacking.
I’ve seen it first hand. Not just with our country as a whole, but on a much more personal level. There is spiritual warfare going on all around us. And the closer we draw to Christ’s return, the more clearly I see it.
Ephesians 6:12, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
If you call yourself a believer, you should know this.
But, I admit, it can be easy to forget. This is the reason why God continues on in Ephesians 6 and tells us to “put on the whole armour of God.” But not only should we put on the armour of God to protect us in this fight, we need to know who our enemy is.
Who he really is.
He is the hinderer. He has come to steal, to kill, and to destroy. He desires to have us and sift us as wheat. He is the god of this world that has blinded the minds of those who believe not, so the gospel cannot penetrate their hearts. The prince of the power of the air. The spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience. He walks about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. He is the tempter. The fallen angel. The great dragon. He afflicts and accuses Good Men.
This is our enemy.
And just as a reminder, let me tell you who your enemy is not, dear Christian.
Your enemy is not this crazy world's agenda. It’s not that co-worker that gets on your nerves with their outlandish viewpoints. It’s not your husband that cheated on you or maybe the husband you just don’t get along with. It’s not the slow driver in front of you. It’s not your ungrateful kids. It’s not your pastor, your Sunday school teacher, or that Christian sister or brother in Christ that said or did something hurtful to you. It’s not the lawmakers that pass pro-abortion legislation. It’s not the anti-Christian organizations that push for the removal of your town’s manger scene. It’s not the crazed muslim killing Christians. It’s not that person that slams a door in your face when you’re trying to hand them a gospel tract.
It’s not your neighbor. It’s not your Christian brother or sister. It’s not your un-Christian family. It's not the President.
It’s the old accuser. It’s satan & his demons.
DO NOT let them win in your life.
He’s blinding the minds of people everywhere.
Why? Because he knows he loses in the end. And he wants to take as many down with him as he can. God wins. God gets the glory. And satan gets eternal damnation.
So please, friend. The next time you’re in a situation that frustrates you, hurts you, discourages you, frightens you, or hinders you. Remember who we are really fighting. Don't be fooled by the smoke and mirrors. Remember the 'man' behind the curtain of this world.
There is a deeper evil here.
And also, let me remind you, Christian friend…. “This world is not our home”. We are just passing through. Our God is not of this world… He is Faithful & True! Praise God for that truth!
Lean on Him. Look to Him. And be busy about His business until He comes!
“…be thou faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.”
XO
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