Because I am a born-again Believer and Follower of Jesus Christ, spiritual warefare is a daily occurrence. No one who follows Christ is able to avoid conflict with the minions of Satan. For this reason we are to put on the armor of God, an instruction from Ephesians 6:10-18. We are to spiritually arm oneself with the divine tools like truth, righteousness, and faith. This is achieved through prayer, studying scripture, and living in obedience to God, which provides a spiritual defense against evil forces. If we are to be victorious in the Christian life we cannot avoid this instruction.

These conflicts happen only because God has given Satan certain freedoms to give we Christians the opportunity to remain faithful to Jesus Christ. Our daily conflict is with folks who may or may not claim to be followers of Jesus Christ. But, Jesus had this to say to a group of unbelieving Jews, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and have come from God, for I have not even come on My own initiative, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot hear My word. You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies. But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me. Which one of you convicts Me of sin? If I speak truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears the words of God; for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God.” John 8:42-47.

The reality is simple, our enemies are our neighbors, friends, family and even folks we will find at local stores. Do not be surprised when you suddenly realize who one of these enemies is. I know that I have been shocked by some of them. They may walk a good walk and sound like we might think them to walk and talk. The question then arises, “Are they, really??” Sometimes we may not know. But, we must be prepared each and every day.

Jesus is Lord.