The War is Won, Win The Battle

Scripture:
Ephesians 6:10-12 (NASB)

 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Devotional:

When we think of battles and wars we picture men, and women, running across battle fields.  In the old days men used swords, shields, armor, along with bows and other weapons.  Through the years weapons have changed into guns, bombs, and missiles.  You do not even have to see your enemy in order to kill them.  Police and our military wear protective body armor of various types in order to help protect them.  There are armored vehicles and bunkers for shelter.  Battles include The Battle of Yorktown in the Revolutionary War, The Battle of Getty’s Burg in the Civil War, in World War Two there was D-Day.  These are just a few wars and battles that have been fought over the years.  

Today, even now, Christians are in a war fighting daily battles.  Our fight isn’t with swords, guns, and bombs.  Instead we are fighting a spiritual war held in within the confines of our minds and spirits.  Satan is ruthless and will use any means possible to bring you down.  Most of the time we are not even aware of his attacks.  We do not realize that a simple glance at a pretty face is all he needs to get a foot hold.  Have you ever been tempted to say you or your child is younger than they are?  There was a time when we were going into a public pool.  Kids got in a dollar or two cheaper.  My son and his friend were one year two old for the reduced rate.  They asked his age and he looked at me and told them how old he really was.  They questioned it and we both said that was his age.  Had we lied we could have saved a dollar, another foothold for Satan.  The little things we don’t even think about can lead one thing to another.  A simple glance, which turns into a conversation, then it leads to a hug or a small kiss.  The next thing you know you are having an affair.  It all started innocent enough but Satan used a small foot hold in order to bring you down.  

We battle temptations all the time.  We cannot hope to win the fight on our own.  The good news is that God gives us all we need in order to win.  He is our strength and power.  Through Christ we have won the war.  With the Holy Spirit we can win each battle…