Spiritual Warfare

Before we can grasp what spiritual warfare is, we must acknowledge what it is not. Unfortunately, in much of the church realm today, we have not gotten a clear picture of spiritual warfare. Let me make something very clear: Spiritual warfare is not shouting, screaming or hollering. It’s not raising the volume of your voice and threatening the devil. If you really have power, you can whisper and demons will tremble. I am not saying that there is one thing wrong with passion and emotion, but none of this is spiritual warfare. "While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal" 2 Corinthians (4:18).


This struggle is called war because Satan and all of hell are in total rebellion to God. Spiritual warfare can manifest in many different ways. When we are tempted to participate in sin and unrighteous behavior, the fight is on. It occurs when we are wounded, hurt or disappointed by those we love or have confidence in. It’s a spiritual fight not to become bitter, angry and unforgiving. The enemy will orchestrate situations that are engineered to defeat us, and it can become a struggle to remain victorious, joyful and even saved!

Spiritual warfare can take place anywhere-at home, at work and even at church! Never forget: The devil has been known to go to church. Now, it’s important that you understand this truth: There is great spiritual warfare occurring at this very moment. You might be wondering if God is worried, and that answer would be a resounding no. God is in total control and is in no danger from Satan at all.

We are engaged in war, the stakes are enormous and our enemy is Satan. Our enemy is God’s enemy, and that enemy is Satan. In order for you to overcome an enemy, it is of utmost importance to know your foe. When you know your foe, you are on the path to certain victory.

2 Corinthians (10:4)

'The weapons we fight with demolish strongholds.' In Bible times when an attack was launched against a city, a first strategy was to bring in a battering ram, demolish the gates and defeat the inhabitants. Today you are at war with Satan! Only when you recognise that, is victory possible. And the good news is 'The weapons we fight with-have-power to demolish strongholds.' But you must 'Put on the whole armor of God. Ephesians (6:11). It's not something you pick up and wear when you feel like it. And you've got to keep it on, because the enemy never lets up. He wants you to think he's equal with God. He's not! God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent; He can do anything, anywhere, anytime. No question, Satan is a formidable foe, but there are limits on what he's permitted to do Job (1:12). Your mind is command central; it's where victory or defeat is decided. Paul told the Corinthians, 'I fear, lest your minds. be corrupted 2 Corinthians (11:3). Satan knows Christ's return is imminent and he's ratcheting up the opposition Revelation (12:12). The way you win the battle is through: Praise, the garment that protects you Isaiah (61:3). Abiding in Christ, your source of spiritual growth and fruitfulness John (15:8-10). God's Word, it's living-active-sharper than any two-edged sword Hebrews (4:12), and it's designed to defeat the enemy. When Satan comes against you, combat his lies with what God says.Walking in love toward others. It's impossible to be victorious when you're wrapped up in yourself.