Who is Behind the Chaos?

 

Hello all,

After a cold week, we see the promise of warmer temperatures. My old bones will be happy, as they don’t appreciate the cold. We definitely need moisture, but remember this, God will provide it in His perfect timing.

 

As we see the unrest in our country and around the world, we might feel that there is nothing we can do to make a difference. There is a spiritual battle going on behind the scenes, but we tend to forget that fact. Spiritual warfare describes the ongoing conflict between the church and Satan along with his angels. We need to remember that God is in control. We may not see Him at work, but His plan is going forward. Even so, the enemy, that is the devil, is working hard to keep people separated from God.

 

The apostle Paul reminds us of this in his letter the church at Ephesus: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the powers of the dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12-13).

 

Peter has this reminder, “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8).

 

Those who do not know Christ are easily controlled by the devil and his demons. God’s people on the other hand, will not be controlled by the enemy, but he will work very hard to damage their Christian witness.

 

Christians are called to be separate from the world. “Therefore, ‘Come out from them and be separate, ‘says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you’” (2 Corinthians 6:17).

 

Paul gives this advice: “Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to this, take up the shield of faith… Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:13-17).

 

For Him,

Pastor Jerry