For we wrestle

"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 KJV). We are in a spiritual battle. This battle is not one of flesh. No, it is a spiritual battle, one that is after the heart of man, turning them from the Truth. This battle is against strongholds, powers, and darkness that keep so many bound in spiritual chains, spiritual darkness, and spiritual defeat over and over again. Strongholds could follow one's life forever, keeping them bound to the past if they do not surrender in the name of Jesus Christ. They must be willing to fight the good fight of faith. There are many strongholds that surround lives today, and there are many dark powers that we must confront every day. There is rejection, jealousy, envy, drug addiction, alcoholism, pornography, hopelessness, suicide, and the list goes on. Strongholds oppress the mind, which gives the enemy a way in to do more damage. It is a spiritual oppression, and many look perfect on the outside but the inside is chained and behind a wall with no way out. Jesus is the way out, for no stronghold can consume His power. We must pray in the Holy Spirit and fight the devil with the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God. We must not allow the enemy to take ground anymore, but we must resist him. God bless you. Amen