We Are At War

Today I was reading from John Eldredge's book Waking the Dead. He quotes John 10:10 which says, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10

He goes on to say, "Have you ever wondered why Jesus married those two statements? Did you even know he spoke them at the same time? I mean, he says them in one breath. And he has his reasons. By all means, God intends life for you. But right now that life is opposed. It doesn't just roll in on a tray. There is a thief. He comes to steal and kill and destroy. In other words, yes, the offer is life, but you're going to have to fight for it because there's an Enemy in your life with a different agenda. There is something set against us. We are at war. Until we come to terms with war as the context of our days we will not understand life."

This past year I have been fighting for my life. The reality of an enemy who wants to destroy me has never been clearer. The enemy does not fight fair. He doesn't announce he's coming. He fights dirty and he fights hard. The tactics he uses will destroy body, mind and soul. The enemy hides in order to try to convince you he isn't there.

Maybe your war isn't cancer. Maybe it's finances, your marriage, work, or your family. God can arm you for battle. He did David. Five smooth stones were all David took into battle with Goliath. Hardly fighting weapons. It took only one stone to slay the enemy. Your weapons of warfare may not be what you expect. Pray and ask God to arm you for the daily battle. Pick up the sword of His Word. Put on the shield of your faith and arm yourself in praise. Know that when you step onto the battlefield, you are not alone. God will never leave you or forsake you. He has stood by countless hero's of the faith as they have fought their own giants. He will stand by you. Run to the battle with a God saturated soul. He is a God of miracles. Be living proof!