What is Spiritual Warfare?

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by Melissa Yong

Posted on 8/07/09.
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A short devotional designed to guide you through the understanding of spiritual warfare.

Imagine a determined, singing mass of white-clad warriors clashing with a black, oppressive, snarling cloud of demons. Sound like a scene from the Lord of the Rings? No-- it's what happens everyday in the invisible spiritual realm.

Spiritual warfare is about destroying the works of the enemy, taking back enemy territory for the Kingdom of God and establishing the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ as King over it.

However, the whole heart of the matter is seeking and saving the lost. This is the ultimate goal of God in everything He does.

Read Ephesians 6:12-18.
* According to Ephesians, who/what is your true enemy?
* How does Paul suggest we prepare and fight this enemy?

Application: Have you been blaming circumstances or anyone for problems in your life? If so, you need to release them from your judgement over them through forgiveness and ask God to help you see the real battle.

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