Know Your Enemy; Know Your Resources

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Encouragement for your daily walk with God 

There is a valuable lesson to be learned from military leaders throughout history: Know Your Enemy! Every Christ follower knows that he/she has an enemy, but many, unfortunately, know little about him. We know for sure that he opposed God and he does not want a single believer to glorify Him. 

He also deceives Christ followers as to who he is and what he can do. He does this in two ways: 1) He convinces some that he is so powerful that he cannot be defeated, and 2) He convinces some that he is so weak that they can defeat him in their own strength and abilities. Either way, the Christ follower comes out the loser. 

Human endeavors are not sufficient to defeat our spiritual enemy. That’s why God has given us divine resources. Paul told us about them in 2nd Corinthians 10:4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. (NASB) Knowing about those resources is as important as knowing your enemy. It’s crucial to insure your victory.

Never over or under estimate your enemy. His wiles are subtle and they are complex. He is cunning as well as deceitful. In and of yourself, you will not be able to anticipate his offensive moves. The way to counter him is to understand your spiritual resources and use them every day.

Be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. (Ephesians 6:10-11)