MIDWEEK MEDITATION

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.

Ephesians 6:10-13

There is a battle taking place around you. You cannot see it nor can you touch it. But it is as real as the air you are breathing and it is affecting you. Daniel 10 gives us a glimpse beyond the veil to see a reality few of us acknowledge. There is a spiritual battle taking place, a contest between spiritual beings. Daniel instinctively realized what was happening to his people was more than simple stubbornness. He also realized that the spiritual forces influencing this world for evil were far beyond his ability to handle. In that moment of realization, he didn’t turn to his influential position, he didn’t leverage his network, nor did he deliver a stirring speech. 

He prayed. 

His battle started on his knees. The enemy was far beyond his ability to handle. Thankfully, they were not beyond Gods. 

This isn’t just a story about Daniel. It is a reality for us as well. Ephesians tells us that we are presently in a spiritual battle and that we must be prepared for it. God has given us all that we need, from the armor we wear to the weapons we use. Ignoring this spiritual dimension of our lives will cost us. 

Are you ready for the battle?