"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." Ephesians 6:10-12
Today we continue learning about "Becoming A Christian Soldier." - Now, I have to be very clear - I am NOT talking about becoming a physical soldier and I am NOT saying that you should go out and physically fight (although I appreciate and respect anybody who has served or is serving in our army, navy or air force) - what I'm talking about in this series is on a spiritual level. If you look above in verse 12: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood..." that is the exact point - we are not talking about a physical fight and we are not talking about physical training. Becoming a Christian soldier is all about our relationship with God; about our spiritual training and about our spiritual self.
The first thing that we need to know and understand is: "Who are we fighting?" and
"Who is our enemy?"
The answer is Satan - the devil - and all of his demonic subjects are our enemies.
This enemy comes in many different forms........as we read on in verse 12: "...against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." The secular world is against Christians. Look at how Christians are portrayed on TV, ,in movies or on the Internet - we are always depicted as crazy and ignorant hate-mongers who force our beliefs down people's throats - Nothing could be further from the truth!!! Look at how Christian Conservative viewpoints are being censored and shut down on social media and in many public platforms. I'm not saying that Christians are perfect but we all strive to live like Christ and we strive to love everyone. What the world does not understand is that you can still love someone even if you don't agree with them. I believe that these "worldly powers" and "spiritual forces" have even infiltrated the mainstream of how we think. Take for instance the "Political Correctness Movement" - what one group has this Movement totally ignored?......That would be the Christians. Supposedly it is "Politically incorrect" for me to say "Merry Christmas", yet I have to hear my God's name used in vain many times a day by strangers, movie stars, neighbors, politicians and even teens!!!! This P.C. Movement is so offensive to me as a Christian. It makes no sense - the truth has been totally twisted!
Christians are being persecuted around the world but Do not fear - our God is more powerful than all of Satan's forces! After all - don't forget that Satan is a fallen angel and was cast out of Heaven. That is why, in these verses above it starts with: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power." That is step #1 in becoming a Christian Soldier - drawing from God's strength - NEVER OUR OWN STRENGTH. Since Jesus died for our sins we now have a direct line to God's strength through prayer. Fear not for God is in total control of every part of our lives.
By drawing on God's power we can face anything that the enemy throws our way.
Other posts in the series:
Click HERE to read INTRODUCTION to this series.
Click HERE to read "STRENGTH FROM GOD"
Click HERE to read "4 Ways To STAND"
Click HERE to read "BELT OF TRUTH"
Click HERE to read "BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS"
Click HERE to read "FEET FITTED WITH THE GOSPEL OF PEACE"
Click HERE to read "SHIELD OF FAITH"
Click HERE to read "HELMET OF SALVATION"
Click HERE to read "SWORD OF THE SPIRIT"
Click HERE to read "STRENGTH FROM GOD"
Click HERE to read "4 Ways To STAND"
Click HERE to read "BELT OF TRUTH"
Click HERE to read "BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS"
Click HERE to read "FEET FITTED WITH THE GOSPEL OF PEACE"
Click HERE to read "SHIELD OF FAITH"
Click HERE to read "HELMET OF SALVATION"
Click HERE to read "SWORD OF THE SPIRIT"
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