CHALLENGING TIMES

There is not a person I know who is not going through a very challenging time. Whether finances, marriage, relationships, children, work… it’s clear how busy the enemy is.

If this is not you and all is wonderful right now, rejoice!!

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The Fight is Real: Knowing Our Enemy, Finding Strength

In our journey of faith, we encounter spiritual battles that test our resolve and challenge our faith. It is essential to recognize that we have a real enemy who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). However, as followers of Christ, we can find encouragement and strength by understanding the reality of the fight and embracing the victory that is already ours.

Identifying the Enemy: Our enemy, Satan, is a crafty and deceitful adversary. He prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). It is crucial to discern his tactics and recognize his schemes, which often involve lies, temptations, and discouragement. By being aware of his presence, we can stand firm and resist his attacks.

The Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-18 reveals the spiritual armor that God provides for our protection and victory. This armor includes the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Equipped with this armor, we can withstand the enemy’s assaults and emerge victorious.

The Power of Prayer: Prayer is a powerful weapon in our battle against the enemy. Ephesians 6:18 encourages us to pray at all times, in all circumstances, with all kinds of prayers and requests. Through prayer, we connect with God, seek His guidance, and invite His intervention in our lives. It is through prayer that we can experience His strength and overcome the attacks of the enemy.

Walking in the Light: One of the enemy’s strategies is to keep us in darkness, away from the truth and fellowship with God. However, when we walk in the light of Christ, we expose and dispel the enemy’s lies. 1 John 1:7 assures us, “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” By abiding in God’s truth and surrounding ourselves with fellow believers, we find strength and encouragement to overcome the enemy’s tactics.

The Assurance of Victory: Although the battle is real, we can take heart in the assurance of victory through Christ. Romans 8:37 reminds us, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Jesus has already triumphed over the enemy through His death and resurrection, and we are united with Him. In Christ, we have the power and authority to overcome the enemy’s attacks and walk in victory.

Amid the spiritual battles we face, let us remember that the fight is real, but we have a victorious Saviour who has overcome the enemy. By identifying the tactics of the enemy, equipping ourselves with the armor of God, seeking God’s guidance through prayer, walking in the light of Christ, and trusting in His ultimate victory, we can find strength and encouragement. Let us stand firm in our faith, knowing that we are more than conquerors through Him who love us, and we have the assurance of ultimate triumph over the enemy.