“For we are not fighting against
flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen
world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in
the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12)
When one is sent to
the front of the fight in a physical battle, it is not difficult to see the
battle raging around you. One who fails to notice this is both denying reality
and are not likely to survive for long. One who runs away from the battle is
called a deserter and when caught faces court martial.
As this letter to the
Christians at Ephesus points out, we have each been sent to the front of the
battle, not against physical enemies, but against the “mighty powers in the
dark world.” Because this is a spiritual battle, it is sometimes easy to ignore
the fact that we are on the front lines. It is easy to drive by poverty, and you
never really notice. It is possible to be among friends who are not followers
of Christ, and you never see the need to tell them about your relationship with
the Lord. Though the spiritual battle is more real and desperate than any
physical battle, it is somehow easier to deny. However, when we do, we risk the
survival of our faith. And further, if we turn away from the battle, there is a
court martial to be faced, more terrible than any in the military.
Christ has called us
to the front of the battle with Him (we are not alone) in this war against the
forces of evil.
IronMaker’s
Daily Challenge: Move to the battle front and share your faith
with someone today.
Prayer: Christ, thank you for allowing us to join with
you this day. Give us the strength and the courage to face this battle for
people’s souls each day. Amen.
Bob Peden
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