This is War
This is War
by Mike PayneLife is like a battlefield
The enemy is out to kill
We can’t let him tear the Kingdom down
We’re not fighting flesh and blood
It’s between the bad and good
We can’t stop until the trumpet soundsThis is war
It’s not a game we’re playing
This is war
Brother, hear me what I’m saying
Pick up your sword and shield
Get on the battlefield
Satan’s army’s come to kill
This is warSatan’s army roams the land
Seeking souls of falling man
Leaving broken homes and hearts in misery
We must lift the mighty sword
The word spoken by the Lord
‘Cause when the devil hears the word
He’s got to flee
It seems like the longer I live, the more the spiritual battle intensifies. I don’t know if it’s always been this way or if it’s getting more intense as satan knows his days are numbered and he’s scrambling to see how many Christians he can discourage and defeat but it seems like I no sooner win one battle than another ensues. At times I find myself borderline exhausted but thankful for the renewal of the Spirit. This isn’t a fleshly battle after all. It is truly one that is Spiritual–one that we can’t win by fighting in our flesh.
Ephesians 6:11 tells us to “Put on the whole armor of God!” It’s not enough to have a few bits of armor. When facing an enemy who wants to destroy you, you’ve got to have the full set. For space reasons, I won’t list it all here but I would encourage you to read prayerfully through Ephesians 6:10-18 and make sure you have every bit of armor you need. I don’t think things will ever get easier. If anything, they may get harder but I long with Paul to be able to say, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) As Christians, deserting is not an option. We’ve got to stand firm. If we are faithful until death, we will receive a “crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10)
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