Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 6:12 (ESV).
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Our brother Paul writes to remind the Ephesians (and us) that there is a war going on and it’s not with each other. That’s what the forces of evil want us to think and they encourage the chaos. It is how evil has always separated us from God and each other.
In Romans 8:31 we read “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” We seem to forget this essential truth and as we often do, try to handle things ourselves. Unfortunately we usually direct our efforts against other humans who are not the underlying cause of the problem, only the symptom.
Colossians 2:15 tells us that through Jesus “He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in Him.” This battle belongs to the Lord! When we put our faith in Christ, we are part of this victory.
Loving Lord, help us to remember we are all Your children and we can choose Your way over the ways of the world. Bless us to go in Your name to share Your love with everyone. Amen.
