What does the bible say about spiritual warfare?

2 Corinthians 10;4-5 tells us that the weapons we fight with are not weapons of this world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds, We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

in Ephesians 6:12 it says for we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against the rulers, the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Spiritual warfare is very real and we must believe in it so that we can overcome the devourer. The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I come that they may have life and have it abundantly.  John 10:10

Believing is the first step. Knowing what the Word says about who we are in Christ is vital.

1 Corinthians 6:20 says, for you are bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are Gods.

and Romans 8:37 says, yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loves us.

We have to remember, the battle has already been won! Jesus defeated Satan when he died on the cross and we have the blood of Jesus as children of God. It is more than enough!

We must have faith knowing this and reminding the devil who we are in Christ! We are warriors who know who backs us up- the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

We need to shout our victory, speak the Word of God and believe it faithfully. Standing firm and true. Recognizing what the Lord has given us in Ephesians 6:10-18 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities , against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Stand therefore, having girded your waist in truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the firey darts of the wicked one. And take take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

This powerful armor is a gift from the Father to overcome the evil one in our lives.

Praise God we have everything we need to fight spiritual battles. We win!

Prayer

Lord,

Thank you for giving us all we need for spiritual warfare. Thank you that you are fighting for us and that we have power over the enemy. Please help me to use all you have given me to see the evil one overcome in my life.  In Jesus name. Amen

Devotion by Tonia in service to Christ “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13)