The Real War

Have you ever wondered, what we would see if we could look through the eyes of God? I mean whats really out there in the world? What do we really battle against everyday? We do battle almost every second of everyday, against a very powerful, invisible and manipulative force. The apostle Paul tells us in the book of Ephesians 6:10-13,"Finally brethern, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. Where for take to you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand." We mustn't be deceived, there is a real war and that means there is a real enemy. The devil is that enemy and even though we cant see him with our physical eyes, he is very much real. The apostle Peter tells us in 1Peter 5:8, " Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour."  Yes the devil is real and he uses this world and our very own inner desires against us. The devil also is a master at deception, but we must always remember what the Lord Jesus said in the book of John 8:44 referring to the devil," He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar and the father of it.", so we mustn't believe a word the devil says, because he is a liar and a distorter of Gods' Word. So, because there is no truth in the devil, only lies, then our best weapon is truth. The Lord Jesus said also in the book of John 8:32," And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Also in John 14:6, the Lord Jesus said," I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by Me." So there we have it, there is a real war and it is waged here on earth over our very souls, and there is a real enemy, who is called the devil. We know that he wants to destroy us and that he tries to accomplish his mission through lies and deception. But, we must fear not because if we live our lives worthy of the gospel, and that means we must know and study Gods' Word and live our lives to glorify the Lord Jesus, then the deceiver, that old devil, won't have a place in us to stand...... I hope this encouraged you all and may God bless you all. Be sure to leave a comment and thanks for reading..... -N.T. Christian-