"Mapping your circumstances"

"Our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the powers,
against the world forces of this darkness,
against the spiritual forces of wickedness in
the heavenly places."    
                                               Ephesians 6:12


I began wearing reading glasses at the age
of 40 far sighted I meant. This all sort of
lenses help us get a better look at our beautiful
world. Microscopic cameras invite doctors to
peer into the inner workings of our bodies,
while gigantic telescopes let astronomers keep
an eye on vast, unreachable galaxies. We're
sure come a long way since Benjamin Franklin's
 first pair of bifocals! Yet no matter how
advanced our technology becomes, no lens will
ever bring into focus the invisible world of spirits.
    If only we could peek beyond the haze of our
earthly atmosphere into realm of angels. What
incredible sight we would see! Legions of mighty
beings moving across the sky, skirmishes
between the forces of light and darkness, a never-
ending battle taking place right before  us. We
may never get a glimpse of this spiritual conflict,
yet the battle does exist. Paul says that in
(Eph. 6:12).
   You've probably sensed the struggle thought
you may not have realized it at the time. For
instance, have you ever tried to understand
biblical truth and felt blocked? Or been unable
to get certain self-destructive thoughts off your
mind? Or shameful images keep playing over
on over on your mental screen? These are
spiritual battled, and they rage all around us
 Constantly Unrelentingly. Viciously.
   While on earth, Jesus drew our demonic foes
into the open so we could get a good look at
their hideous nature. Then, from His example,
we'll map out our battle strategies for our own
fight with the Enemy. In a battle, it is imperative
to identify our enemy. If you Are not aware of the
point of your attack, you are vulnerable. Paul had
many enemies. Some resented him, others hated
him, and others wanted to kill him. Some,Who
were supposedly on his side, Sought to harm him
and his ministry (Acts 9:23; 2 Tim 4:14).
     Be alert to the spiritual warfare around you.
It is real and potentially destructive to you and
those you care about. Knowing your real foe will
protect you from bitterness and unforgiveness.
Your hope lies in the reality that "He who is in
you is greater than he who is in the world ."
Give to Jesus He's who has already defeated
your enemy.