Spiritual Warfare

While we are on this earth we are involved in a constant battle, caught between Satanic forces and the Host of Heaven, but his is nor usually evident to us. Satan hates us and wants to destroy us and the Church-1 Pet.5:8.

Whilst we are under God's protection, we need to serve Him and resist the enemy-2 Tim.2:3-4.

For our own benefit God has provided protection to face the attacks of the enemy, but we must ensure that we are fully covered with this protection to resist the enemy's attacks. We also need to know the enemy's method of attack if we are to face him effectively-2 Cor.2:10-11.

Face him the way Jesus did in the wilderness, 'It is written....it is written'. Do not get into arguments  with Satan or into a conversation. He knows his business well, but we should know ours better.

Our fight against Satan and his forces is on two fronts,    1.Defence, 2. Attack.

1. Defence means protection. God has provided total protection for us.

Paul in Eph.6:10-20 instructs  us to 'Put on the armour of God'. It is our responsibility to do it. In vs.14-17 we have the protective armour in detail, but remember- we do not fight against flesh and blood, and make sure you do not give up the fight.

2. Attack. The sword is not only our weapon for defence but also for attacking- 'The sword of the Spirit....' The re is no other weapon against Satan and his demons.

How do we gain victory?   Rev.12:11. Know your enemy. 'We are not ignorant of his device...'