The Right Fight

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly place . . . (Ephesians 6:12) 

It is very important to understand that Satan and the systems he has established are designed to engender fear, and he maintains his grip on the world through threats and terror. Likewise, the powers-that-be in the world will never hesitate to resort to fearful methods of repression and control whenever their rule is threatened. Entire nations and cultures are ruled by fear –- sometimes veiled and sometimes more overt. The Kingdom of God is the only kingdom ruled by love and grace, and God’s throne is the only throne that allows all who come to Him in truth to come boldly and to be seated with Him in the heavenly places. We do not wrestle against people, but we fight in order to maintain the victory Jesus won for us by His life, death, and resurrection. That is the right fight for every saint. Remember, the battle is the Lord's. Stand back and see the victory!

Let's Pray - Lord, give us the wisdom to understand the true nature of battles we fight. May we not see men and women as our enemies, but we will engage in our warfare under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Our victory is guaranteed in Christ. Amen.