But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. --2 Thessalonians 3:3
A prominent Christian leader was recently traveling by plane. He noticed that a professional-looking man was sitting two seats over. The man was looking over a list and periodically bowing his head as if he were praying.
Guessing the man was a believer, the minister leaned over and said, "Looks to me like you're praying. I believe in prayer too."
The man looked up and replied, "Yeah...but I have a specific assignment. I worship Satan, and I'm praying for the downfall of Christian pastors and ministers on my list."
The minister immediately said, "Well, that would include me. Is my name on that list?"
The confessed Satanist replied, "No...not yet."
Many people don't realize...or they deny the fact...that spiritual warfare is real in our world today. But it's true! There is an unseen battle being waged between the powers of heaven and hell every minute of every day.
Here is a list of ways you can prepare yourself for battle according to Scripture:
- Know your enemy (1 Peter 5:8).
- Keep yourself in the love of God (Rom. 8:38-39).
- Be strong in Christ (Eph. 6:10]).
- Be filled with the Holy Spirit (Rom. 15:13).
- Be active in Christian witness and service (Matthew 28:19-20).
- Be quick to make right your wrong relationships (Eph. 4:26).
- Put on the whole armor of God (Eph. 6:10-20).
- Be in constant prayer (Eph. 6:18).
- Praise the Lord always (Col. 3:16).
Be sure you are always alert and dressed for battle, and remember you are never alone!
PRAYER CHALLENGE: Pray that God would help you use the verses above to prepare you for spiritual battle today...and every day.
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