Morning manna for today, For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12 Don’t confuse prisoners of war with the enemy. Sometimes in the heat of battle we might lose perspective on who the real enemy is. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle isnt against sinful people, but against the evil system and the supernatural forces that influence their attitudes and actions. In his assault on the kingdom of God, Satan has assembled a highly organized army of fallen angels. Paul categorized them as rulers . . . powers . . . world forces of this darkness . . . spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places (Eph. 6:12). That isnt a detailed description of Satans hierarchy but simply a general indication of its power and sophistication. Apparently rulers and powers are high- ranking demons. World forces of this darkness are possibly demons who infiltrate various political systems of the world, attempting to direct human leaders to oppose Gods plans. An example is a demon called the prince of the kingdom of Persia in Daniel 10:13. He withstood Gods angelic messenger to Daniel until Michael the archangel came to the rescue. Spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places perhaps refers to demons involved in the most vile and perverted kinds of sins: gross immorality, occultic practices, Satan worship, and the like. Those who reject Christ and God are unwitting prisoners of war—captured and mobilized by the enemy to accomplish his purposes. Tragically, when hes finished with them hell abandon them to an eternal hell. You probably know unbelievers who enjoy ridiculing your faith and making life difficult for you. Although that is hard to take, be patient and dont become embittered toward them. Ask God to make you an instrument of His love as you reach out to them. Also pray that God will remove their spiritual blindness so they can see beyond Satans lies and recognize their need for a Savior. Praise God for delivering you from the domain of darkness and transferring you into the kingdom of His beloved Son (Col. 1:13). Ask Him to use you today to break through Satans deception in someones life. Be blessed be encouraged and be willing! Elder Kevin L. Dorris
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:26:35 +0000
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