Armor and Warfare 2.CHOOSE YOUR ENEMY

Ephesians 6 ¹²For 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.
 ¹³Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

In this second installment on the Armor of God and Spiritual Warfare I am going to share about the focus of our warfare.

One of the deceptive practices of Satan is to distract us from who our real enemy is. Because we live in a world of flesh and bone, we tend to focus on people who set themselves up against us or those who are part of the circumstances and situations that cause us to stumble. This is a huge mistake because in almost every instance we fall into bitterness. If bitterness sets in and takes root, we become open for every type of sin to enter into our lives according to Hebrews 12:14-16. If we do not strive to live at peace with all men, then we are falling into the trap that our enemy wants us to become ensnared in. It is so easy to think that people are the source of our problem. It is not an easy task to look past people who may openly hate and despise us, many times just because of the stand you make for the Lord. Jesus Himself said that if the world hated the prophets before you, you shouldn't be surprised that they hate you as well. So if flesh and blood isn't the real enemy, then who is it?


Our real enemy is Satan, his principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and spiritual wickedness. There is a demonic hierarchy that exists in the spiritual world and this hierarchy creates turmoil, suffering, harassment, and difficulties for those of us who are committed to walk in peace with the Lord. The tendency for us when we find ourselves in conflict is to use fleshly tools to deal with the matter: anger, resentment, bitterness, hatred, gossip, slander, and many other sinfully based responses. The demons dance with joy when we go to war against others. They tremble when we choose to warfare in the Holy Spirit. When we bow before God, pray for those with flesh on who appear to be our enemies, speak the will and word of God over them, and command the demons to flee under the anointing of the blood of Jesus. 


Don't be deceived by the devil and his minions. Instead, choose with purpose and determination to fight every level of wickedness as you warfare in the spirit. Focus on loving flesh and blood and then deal the enemy a death blow by STANDING AGAINST HIS KINGDOM OF DARKNESS...give it a try and see what happens. Strongholds will fall, relationships will be mended, and God will be GLORIFIED....just sayin'...