Spiritual
warfare is a very real issue and continually goes on all around us. It all
started when Satan rebelled against God and tricked Adam and Eve into giving
him the dominion of the earth.
This warfare is
not in the earthly realm, but in that which is not seen, except by the Spirit
of God within us. That is why so much of God's Word warns us to keep watch and
to be vigilant about the roaring lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter
5:8-9).
Satan wages war
against the Saints of God. It is personal and it is in our face, even when we
do not realize it. Satan loves to whispers lies to our soul - our mind and
emotions; and he rejoices when we buy into them, and they affect our choices
and relationships. Especially if we sell out on Jesus.
Our whole body,
soul and spirit are effected by the pollution of the devil's lies; and we
usually do not even know we believe them or that many of his fabrications are
buried deep within our subconscious mind.
God gives us His
Body to rely on, because two are always better than one. If one of us falls,
the rest are alert and come by our side to help us up. When we add God's
presence and Spirit into the union, we have a three-fold cord that is not
easily broken.
God also gives
us a supportive mate if we are wise enough to wait on His timing and way, and
not to rush into a relationship or rebound from a former one into one that is
much worse (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).
The good news is
that Christ in us is stronger than Satan and his dominion in the earth (1 John
4:4). Jesus gives us strength, wisdom and spiritual discernment; and He
protects us from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3).
We reign
victoriously over Satan influence in our life. Once we recognize his penchant
for lies, we can resist them and walk in God's truth - unaffected by any
demonic influence.
Prayer:
Father God, we
are so amazed to realize that Your Body is worldwide. Authentic Believers of
every tongue, nation and tribe are our spiritual brethren; and we will spend
eternity with You and with one another. How privileged we are to be counted
among Your Saints; that You know us and that we know You. Thank You for taking
on a human form and dying in our place, so that we can live to serve You.
You satisfy us
each new morning with your steadfast love, and we sing for joy because You
chose us before the foundation of the world to dwell in You and for You to
abide in us (Psalm 90:1). Let each of us in Your Body dwell together in unity
and fulfill the ministry for which You called us; so that Your Body will not be
maimed and halt by spiritual warfare, but whole, vibrant and a force to be
reckoned with in the spiritual world (1 Corinthians 12:12-26).
Thought for the
Day:
The Trinity is
our Creator, Savior, King and Guide, and we long for Him as a wanderer who is eagerly
seeks out water in an arid, parched land. His love for us is better than life,
and Christ is our whole life; therefore, we lift up our hands and sing with our
lips in praise for His glory. - Psalm 63:1-5
