Who’s your biggest enemy, friend?

Did you know you are in an invisible battle for your future, family, city and nation? There is an invisible war going on right now. I didn’t know that for the first twenty years of my life. Then someone quoted John 10:10: “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10, NKJV) I didn’t know there was a thief who wanted to steal, kill and destroy my life, and I didn’t know Jesus wanted to give me abundant life.  Think about the contrast between these two plans. The thief, the devil and the father of all lies has a plan to steal your health, money and happiness. He wants to kill you prematurely and ruin all your plans. He wants to destroy your relationships and business. On the other hand, Jesus wants to give you a real life that will be abundant, prosperous and full. I don’t believe it’s much of a choice. Let’s choose Jesus. But it’s not that easy. The thief will still do his best to ruin everyone’s plans and dreams. He’s ruthless, so you have to be determined to win the battle for you, your family and your friends. This battle is called spiritual warfare.  The Bible warns us to “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (Ephesians 6:11, NIV) Although the battle is invisible, it will impact the visible parts of your life if you don’t fight back.  It took me several years to realize I had an invisible enemy. But it didn’t take me long to realize I had an invisible friend. God is for me and for you. He sends armies of angels to battle for you. He’s for you even when you blame Him for the struggles. He wants you to see that He is 100% for you and that He only brings good into your life.  The thief is real and determined to destroy you, but please know “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4, NKJV) friend, you can have victory in spiritual warfare, but you have to join the “Jesus army” and fight back. Because you’re a miracle.