(Eph 6:12 NKJV) 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 places.
As we go through life and face many trials and struggles, it’s critical for us to understand that much of the negative stuff that happens in our lives is not due to simple human behavior but is directly related, instead, to spiritual battles taking place behind the scenes.
Although we live in a natural world, where much of what we do is based on our five senses (seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and tasting), there is a whole world that we never physically see, that plays a huge part in what goes on around us, and even in our own lives.
There is a constant battle that is going on behind the scenes, in the spiritual realm. It’s what was here before the earth. It is made up of angels and demons. The carnal person will know and understand nothing of this realm, but children of God need to know and understand this.
Now let me speak bluntly for a moment. There is much that we struggle with as humans that we try to explain away as purely physical. But much of this is purely spiritual. Many incidents, situations and circumstances in our lives and the lives of those around us are a direct result of spiritual attacks. God’s word is clear about this, as in the scripture above.
As children of God, we need to develop a sharp sense for spiritual warfare and a sharp discernment, to recognize these attacks, in order to be able to combat them effectively. God has sufficiently equipped us to do battle and have victory.
We just need to do the training and hone our skills, in order to be effective warriors.
More to come on this in the coming days… stay tuned.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-377-5400
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