There is a war that rages within and around us not one of flesh and blood, but of spirit. It is often invisible, but its effects are undeniable. The discouragement, the temptation, the confusion, the fear they are not just emotions or coincidences. They are signs of a deeper struggle. We are living in the midst of spiritual conflict.

The Apostle Paul reminds us:
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12, KJV).
This means that our real enemy is not other people, not circumstances, not even ourselves  but a spiritual force that opposes everything that belongs to God.

This conflict began long ago  in heaven, when Lucifer rebelled against God, and then in the Garden, when humanity chose pride over obedience. Since then, the enemy has been working to divide, to deceive and to destroy. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy,” Jesus warned, “but I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10, ESV).

The battlefield is our minds, our hearts, our homes, and our communities. The enemy aims to plant lies that we are unworthy, unloved, or beyond redemption. He twists truth, sows doubt, and capitalizes on weakness. And yet, we are not left defenseless.

God has equipped His people for the fight.
“Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11).
This armor is not physical, but spiritual truth to guard our minds, righteousness to protect our hearts, faith to shield us, salvation to anchor us and the Word of God as our sword.

But even more important than what we wear is who fights for us.
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still” (Exodus 14:14, NIV).
We do not fight alone. Christ has already won the ultimate victory at the cross. The resurrection was not just a moment of triumph it was the defeat of the enemy’s claim on our lives.

Still, though the war is won, the battles continue. As long as we walk this earth, we will be in conflict tempted, tested and tried. But take heart:
“Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4).

Spiritual conflict is real, but so is the power of God. So do not lose hope when the battle feels long. Do not give up when darkness presses in. Stand firm. Pray always. Hold fast to truth. And remember that in every moment of struggle, God is with you.

“Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might” (Ephesians 6:10).
You are not fighting for victory  you are fighting from it.