There are Christians who focus so much on evil that they lose their focus on Christ. However, there are others who do not realize that the Bible says they need to fight a spiritual battle or who would rather ignore this. To understand spiritual warfare, it is important to realize that there is a fine balance between what has already been accomplished and what has to be claimed. Overcoming of evil requires persistent faith, the authority of God and the use of discernment.
Many do not realize just how different this spiritual battle is from the kind of wars to which we are accustomed. It has different enemies, different weapons and instead of an unknown outcome, believers have the assurance of victory. Christ has already won the battle. Instead of carnal aggression, the means used to overcome evil and manifest this victory are the authority of God, discernment and unwavering faith.
This is not a war of believers against other flesh and blood. It is not people fighting against other people. It does not take place on a battlefield where the enemy is visible. In this war, the enemy cannot be seen. The only way to fight this battle is by relying on Christ and His authority. It is only by believing in His promises that victory is possible.
In this battle, weapons like guns, bullets or bombs are not effective. Instead, Christians are instructed to use the weapons of truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, prayer, and the word of God to fight the battle. In facing the battle against deception, temptations and accusations, their primary defense is their salvation and their primary offense is the sword of the Word. Jesus Himself used the Word to counter temptation.
Instead of being motivated by hatred and a desire to destroy, the reason for this battle is love. God loves mankind so much that He sent Jesus to die for us on the cross. Jesus shed His blood for us and reconciled us to the Father. This gives us all the authority required to fight against the forces of evil.
When Christ died on the cross, this gave His believers all the authority they need to overcome the evil one. It is not enough to simply be defensive. Christians have to attack, using the sword of the Word. They need to take ground and stand firm.
Many Christians become discouraged at some point in the fight against evil. It is only Christ who is able to bring victory and so they have to make sure that they are not fighting in their own strength. They need to constantly draw on the authority of God and rely on Him to establish His kingdom through them.
It is only by depending completely upon Christ that this battle can be won. It is only by using spiritual weapons that the enemy is defeated. Persistent faith in the promises of God enables us to stand strong and trust God to bring about His purposes in the earth.
Many do not realize just how different this spiritual battle is from the kind of wars to which we are accustomed. It has different enemies, different weapons and instead of an unknown outcome, believers have the assurance of victory. Christ has already won the battle. Instead of carnal aggression, the means used to overcome evil and manifest this victory are the authority of God, discernment and unwavering faith.
This is not a war of believers against other flesh and blood. It is not people fighting against other people. It does not take place on a battlefield where the enemy is visible. In this war, the enemy cannot be seen. The only way to fight this battle is by relying on Christ and His authority. It is only by believing in His promises that victory is possible.
In this battle, weapons like guns, bullets or bombs are not effective. Instead, Christians are instructed to use the weapons of truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, prayer, and the word of God to fight the battle. In facing the battle against deception, temptations and accusations, their primary defense is their salvation and their primary offense is the sword of the Word. Jesus Himself used the Word to counter temptation.
Instead of being motivated by hatred and a desire to destroy, the reason for this battle is love. God loves mankind so much that He sent Jesus to die for us on the cross. Jesus shed His blood for us and reconciled us to the Father. This gives us all the authority required to fight against the forces of evil.
When Christ died on the cross, this gave His believers all the authority they need to overcome the evil one. It is not enough to simply be defensive. Christians have to attack, using the sword of the Word. They need to take ground and stand firm.
Many Christians become discouraged at some point in the fight against evil. It is only Christ who is able to bring victory and so they have to make sure that they are not fighting in their own strength. They need to constantly draw on the authority of God and rely on Him to establish His kingdom through them.
It is only by depending completely upon Christ that this battle can be won. It is only by using spiritual weapons that the enemy is defeated. Persistent faith in the promises of God enables us to stand strong and trust God to bring about His purposes in the earth.
