For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. — Ephesians 6:12

How often do you forget that a spiritual war is going on? Our enemy is sneakily smart. If a threat doesn’t feel like it’s happening right now, the danger seems to be gone. But he’s always there. Paul tells us not to try to figure out the evil one’s plans and counter all of his moves. Instead, we should just use the tools God has given us to stand up to him.

 

Thought

How often do you forget that a spiritual war is going on? Our enemy is sneakily smart. If a threat doesn’t feel like it’s happening right now, the danger seems to be gone. But he’s always there. Paul tells us not to try to figure out the evil one’s plans and counter all of his moves. Instead, we should just use the tools God has given us to stand up to him.

 

Prayer

Protect me from the evil one, Lord of Hosts, my Great Deliverer, with your awesome power. Give me a sense of urgency as I contend daily with Satan and his plans, but also give me assurance that Jesus has already overcome my adversary. Assist me in resisting this adversary and demonstrating my loyalty to you. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.