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It's a War Out There


As Christians we often live in a delusion. We a fed doctrines of prosperity and peace from the pulpit. We are told that our lives shall be blessed and our trials surpassed. But these beliefs bereft us of our place on the battlefield. We have been promised no bed of rose pedals, but instead thickets of thorns. There is a war out there and we are God's soldiers.

Our enemy is not always seen, nor is our foe as tangible as people or objects about us. No, our foe lurks in the shadows and the unseen. He slithers into our lives though people, circumstances, and outright invasion. The fire drakes and feminine fatal fairies wait for us. The seek to slay us spiritually, emotionally, and if possible physically. The powers of darkness are not to trifled with or to be ignored. While Christ is greater (1 John 4:4) we must be on the alert at all times. As Christians we have been called to spiritual arms! Take up the Shield of Faith and swing the Sword of the Spirit! (Ephesians 6:12).

Spiritual warfare is real. Countless demons and devils seek our destruction. They work hard to divide families, defile individuals, and desecrate the devoted. The Medievalist had a healthy understanding of the supernatural world. They knew the threat that lurked over the hill, in the hollow, and even in the homely abode. Monks spent much of their time purifying and purging forests of the foul spirits. Their efforts were to expel evil sprites, fairies, and nymphs (all Succubae and Incubi).

In our contemporary world demons, fairies, and spirits have been demoted to legend and myth. They tend to be referenced in fictional stories and films. Few Christians take seriously the sinister forces that seek to subdue mankind. We were set free at Calvary and given all author in Christ Jesus, but these powers want us to give up the power God gave us. They desire to convince us that they are not a threat, nay instead they have convinced many through Disney and other fantasy tellers that they are friendly.

Be on the alert. The devil and his detachments are waiting to pounce like young lions. Our enemy waits patiently for the opportunity to strike. If we are not vigilant, if we do not gird ourselves in Truth, we shall be accosted and assaulted. The Principalities and Powers of darkness want to pollute our souls. They will not rest until the Day of Judgment. Until then we are too pitch battle under the banner of the Prince of Peace. We must stand firm under Christ's Flag and not yield to the devils! Be bold and courageous brother and sisters! For before you is the great test known as life. Here we do not find paradise, but instead a perpetual battlefield.

Do not be lulled to sleep by the sprites or convinced by the dancing cobras that you should lay down your shield. Fight the good fight of Faith! Give not an inch and ask for the Lord God to give you strength to withstand the trials, tribulations, temptations, tempests, and turmoil of this life. It was once said, "life is not easy, and until you realize this, you will never be happy." Indeed, life is hard and we must place ourselves on the Rock of Jesus Christ! To survive the tough testing, we must be sure footed on the strong ground of our Savior. Hold fast and stand the test!

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