Anyone who knows me, or has followed and read many of my posts, will know that I have a heart for ministering and speaking against the evil forces in this world. Several years ago, I witnessed real spiritual battle of a kind I could never have been able to imagine, evil that is intent on destroying the people of God and keeping the Word from reaching those who are not saved. Since, I have come under these attacks but have had opportunities to study and lead studies to be better equipped to fight the spiritual battles, battles that rage around us all of the time and wherever we may be.
The beauty and truth are we have the tools to not just defend ourselves, but to create a real buffer of protection around us to help keep the enemy of God at bay. Make no mistake, though, the enemy is real, but so is King Jesus and His cover. As John the Apostle tells us,
John 10:10 LSB
'The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. ' -- John 10:10 LSB
Truth. . .. But, now what? How does one take cover from the attacks? I would love to share some of what I have learned on this platform and, if any are interested, create some content that will be beneficial to each of us in our battles.
I have no new specific insight, nor can I add anything to the Word that has been given to us. What I can do, and what I will do, is try and package some of this into digestible bites that will be easier to apply (for myself as well.)
What say you all? Interested? Regardless, this will be happening. Likely not on a regularly scheduled series of posts at this time, but instead as I am led to scribe and relay by God’s Holy Spirit. So, let’s start here:
There is so much in God’s Word that we can draw comfort, knowledge and protection from. For me, the go to starting point is Ephesians 6, as Paul gives us a crash course in self-defense from the barrage of attack from Satan. Study these specific verses and note that he is urgent in his instruction, yet optimistic in the fact that he knows this is wise, efficient and ultimately successful.
Ephesians 6:10-20
'Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace. In addition to all, having taken up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one, also receive the helmet of salvation , and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times with all prayer and petition in the Spirit, and to this end, being on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, as well as on my behalf, that words may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel— for which I am an ambassador in chains—so that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. ' -- Ephesians 6:10-20
Going forward, and as I am led, more will come. In the interim,
pick up your bible and read.
May God bless you, and may His Holy Spirit lead you.
