NOT EVERY BATTLE IS YOURS TO FIGHT

An overriding lesson here is that God desires for us to trust Him in fighting the unseen battles raging against us. He has given us armor to protect us, and our faith in Him is of utmost importance. He will continually test us to see how much we really trust His ability over our own. Secondly, we cannot presume that every battle we see is ours to fight. When we take the time to ask, He will indicate our level of engagement by the truths He reveals.

According to Ephesians 6:10-18, we are given four directives when facing a battle. 1) Put on His armor for protection, 2) use the sword of His Word as directed, 3) pray at all times, and 4) after everything else has been done – stand firm. Thus, our level of engagement may be to intercede for everyone else on the battlefield. And after praying, simply stand fast and hold your position. All of these are powerful tools in spiritual warfare.

The next time you are experiencing spiritual warfare, take the time to ask the Lord how He wants you to engage. Ask Him for a fresh revelation of His truth regarding the battle and consider the role you play. Are you called to be on the frontlines of that battle through your proclamations of truth, or on the perimeter interceding for others? If you have been faithful in following His directives, and have yet to see the fruit, simply stand and hold fast.

Ultimately, it is not those with the largest swords or loudest protests that will win. It is those who listen for His voice, follow His commands, and trust in HIS battle plans, that will defeat the enemy and come out as victors.