We Wrestle Not Against Flesh and Blood

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.  11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 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.  13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day,

There is so much going on in the world today. Every day there are stories of violence, hatred, harm being done to innocent people, relationship issues, wars, and cyber-attacks. Times are changing and acts of crime are being committed against all races, ages, and creeds of people. Sometimes a calm discussion can turn into something else quickly.

We often ask ourselves, why? Well, the enemy of our souls is always fighting against us and the devil does not care who he uses to do it. It can be our family members (i.e. spouse, children, etc.), friends, co-workers, acquaintances, and even people we don't even know. He does not have a respect of persons. He is just warring against us. At times, he will even use our thoughts, actions, or deeds against us.

We get so angry with the person or individuals and want to retailiate or handle them. We have to remember that it is not the individual (even though they are being used) but ultimately it is the enemy - the devil. It is the principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, spiritual wickedness in high place. When the waged fight is spiritual, we have to use spiritual tactics to fight.

Paul admonishes us to put on the WHOLE armor of GOD!! We cannot fight this battle in our own strength. We need the armor to quench all the fiery darts of the enemy. We need to be covered. We are facing armies that have come out to defeat the children of God. They are demonic forces waging war against our souls.

We need the Holy Spirit to defeat the enemy. We need to have the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith to quench the fiery darts of the enemy, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. We need it all to be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. We have to pray with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.

These are evil days and we need the armor of God to be able to stand. We need to depend on God's strength and be equipped to use every piece of the armor. All of us need to be armed, every day. We must fight in the strength of the Holy Spirit, not our own strength. Our strength will not win this warfare.

As we lean and depend on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance, He will give us strategies to pray to defeat the enemy. Ask God to give you how to pray against whatever you or your family are facing. The Holy Spirit knows how and what to pray. God will give you insight into how to pray and defeat the enemy. Is. 54:17 tells us that "No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD."  

God is able to deliver us from the attacks of the enemy.  We may have to go through but He will give us strategies and strength to endure like "a good solider".  Don't get caught up in who is fighting you, seek God and ask Him how you come against those spiritual battles.  But you must be suited up and ready to fight in prayer.  Prayer is where battles are fought and victories won!!

Be blessed.