February 7, 2009
DAY 21
Posted by KI Contributor
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13
The Struggle Unveiled
I forget sometimes that it is not people who oppose the work of God, although it always looks that way. It can often feel like people are the problem, and though we people are problematic, according to St. Paul, our battle is not against flesh and blood. The problem is not people. As we go out, as we serve, as we love – all for Jesus – we will face opposition. Ultimately, that opposition is spiritual – though it finds its expression in people. And if we experience this opposition in the faces of people, or organizations, don’t be deceived: Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of this dark world and spiritual forces of evil. We should remember that, at some point in our lives, we have also been in submission to these principalities and forces of evil.
We were once controlled by the forces of evil. And yet God is in the business of freeing people and apart from Him we are hopeless. The proper response is, of course, relentless prayer and faith in the One who has all authority. And when it is all over we may look back and say, along with Jesus, “I saw Satan fall like lightning.”
PRAYER FOCUS: College Students on Campuses in Los Angeles
College students face enormous pressures, and following Jesus while attending College is seen by many as a radical move. The temptation to worship money or career is high for college Christians. Pray that students will seek first the Kingdom and not practice idolatry by pursuing after money and status.
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