Christian Life is a War!

“Let me be on my guard when the world puts on a loving face, for it will, if possible, betray me as it did my Master, with a kiss.”  - Charles H. Spurgeon

You, I, and every believer in Jesus Christ, play an important part in communicating the fact that he is the wellspring of that spiritual strength gained only by faith. However, this can only occur if our relationship with God is maintained by a deep passion.

This means that the believer must be strong, it is our duty to be so. Any show of weakness is our sin. Why talk about strength, weakness, and duty? Soon after one comes to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, they realize they have become a participant in a raging war.

The fact of the matter is this: Christian life is a war. The true child of God finds himself or herself engaged in battle with the hosts of Satan. They are soldiers of Christ, fighting in a war that uses none of the weapons of a conventional armed struggle. 

Even so, the possibility of serious harm is great and the stakes couldn't be higher. The adversaries in this struggle are shrewd and deadly. Satan and his legions will stop at nothing to impede and frustrate the work of Christ, and forcing the individual soldier out of action. 

Satan is very thorough at locating the weakest point to attack. Only an effective believer of the Lord can withstand his assaults. Unquestionably, the stronger one's belief in Christ is, the more they will find themselves experiencing Satan's brutal attacks.

The devil will not waste a whole lot of time on those who are Christian in name only. They are easy targets and picked off effortlessly. One thing is for certain, on our own you and I are no match for Satan. Therefore, we must constantly find our strength in the Lord (Ephesians 6:10).

We, as believers in Jesus Christ, must not fool ourselves into thinking that we can go at it alone. The best soldiers are those who are acutely aware of their own weaknesses and inadequacies. And only they who rely on and place their faith in Him will triumph in the end.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8; James 4:7; 2 Corinthians 10:4; 1 John 3:8; Isaiah 14:12

Prayer: Dear Lord, provide me with strength, guidance, and forgiveness whenever the enemy strikes. Knowing that you will be with me through the battle gives me courage and hope. Amen.

May God bless you,

Lainey