The Invisible Target

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

Ephesians 6:12

 

 

We prefer a tangible target.

Something we can see with our natural eyes.

Think of an archer and the bullseye he is aiming for.

An enemy we cannot see with our natural eyes – that is a tough one!

Maybe that’s why we are so quick to go after flesh and blood.

It’s a target – the flesh and blood or brick and mortar if you will – that is so much easier to strike out at than the elusive, invisible enemy.

But the ‘easy way’ seldom wins the battle.

Hitting the ‘apparent’ target but missing the real one can only intensify the battle.

Your spouse is not your enemy!

Your children, your pastor, the boss you name it – they are not your enemy.

There is one who hides behind each of these working to convince you they are the ones you should strike out at instead of him.

And the news headlines prove how many have fallen for that lie.

Don’t fight your battles against phantom targets.

Strike at the real enemy through prayer, through humble submission to God and with all of your armor in place.

Then stand back and see the salvation of the Lord!