Spiritual Warfare

‭A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace - ‭ Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:8‬

War - a contest between nations or states, carried on by force, either for defense or for revenging insults and redressing wrongs.

War is a difficult situation that causes so much harm and destruction far beyond the field of battle. And yet at times, it's necessary to maintain and defend the very God-given rights of freedom.

I'm grateful for every person who puts themselves in harm's way to protect and defend our rights for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Without them surely slavery would dominate every aspect of life as we know it!

And yet there is a rarely spoken unholy war that has and continues to claim more casualties than every war that has ever taken place on planet Earth since its creation. It's the war for the souls of every Man, woman, and child and not only impacts this life but also determines where eternity will be spent.

‭‭‭‭John 10:10 - The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Many think that the greatest enemy we face in this life is satan and his fallen angels. But the stark reality is we are our own greatest foe because only we have the power to choose whom we serve and where we spend eternity.

Romans 10:10 - For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

All of us are in the midst of the greatest spiritual battle ever known, but if we fail to first address and correct our eternal sinful nature by faith in Jesus our efforts are in vain.

‭‭‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭10:4‭-‬5‬ ‭
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

Once we settle our accounts with God through faith in Jesus we are drafted into the army of God to share the good news of forgiveness and salvation that's available to everyone.

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:3‭-‬4‬
You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.

As in war there will be suffering and loss but the good news is the battle is already won by what Christ already accomplished at cavalry.

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:57‬
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Have you by faith joined the army of God?