“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV
Every morning, believers are at war. According to Scripture, spiritual warfare is certain. Yet some Christians fail to take it seriously. But the Word of God is clear that each day, we awaken to a real, personal battle. Failure to recognize this vital truth results in painful defeat time and again. Some dedicated Christians may get confused and frustrated because they continually experience failure in their spiritual lives. Just when they believe they’ve overcome temptation, it rises up to defeat them again. One of the main reasons the Enemy defeats Christians is because he catches them off guard. These believers go about their days without giving a single thought to the war being waged in their own lives. At the same time, they may develop a hardened attitude toward the Scriptures. Some might say, “God, if Your Word is as powerful as You say, then why isn’t it working in my life?” The issue isn’t that God’s Word lacks influence. The problem is, we often fail to recognize the intense spiritual battle taking place. We’re at war. It’s a fight for our spiritual lives. The only way we can survive this conflict is by preparing for combat. How seriously do we take spiritual conflict? A challenge for us is to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the spiritual attack we are facing and then to stand firm with the Armour of God in the power and ministry of the Holy Spirit.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Holy Spirit, reveal to us the spiritual battles we are facing.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Holy Spirit, reveal to us the spiritual battles we are facing, so that we can stand firm with the Armour of God through Your indwelling power and presence in our lives. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
James 2:5-10
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