Warfare is interesting. Two sides go up against each other and fight until a winner emerges. Its an interesting things thats been going on for as long as people can remember. There are a number of factors that determine the winner of a particular battle. Some say there is strength in numbers. Some say its all about strategy. Some chalk up a win to the meanest fighting machines despite numbers or strategy. But not every battle is won by sheer force, or strategy, or numbers. Some victors are decided by one person with the simple act of making a choice. The battle I’m referring to is the battle within yourself — the battle of your heart.
Everyday, you face a battle. Its not a battle of guns, bows and arrows, or swords. Its a spiritual battle. Paul said in Ephesians 6:12, “For 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.” Paul wanted his readers to see the spiritual warfare going on in their hearts and minds. Everyday, the god of this world (Satan) is fighting against the Lord God to win over your heart. The interesting part about this battle, is that you have the say in who wins the battle!
No amount of weapons can help you in this battle. It doesn’t matter how many people you take up with you to fight this battle. It doesn’t matter what your strategy is. It doesn’t even matter how strong you are. What matters is your choice. Everyday when you wake up Satan is at work to win you over. But at the same time, the God of heaven is at work to win you over. You have to choose who will win in your heart. You have to choose who you will let rule the battlefield. Will it be the god of this world? Will it be the God of heaven? Who will win the battle of your heart?
As Joshua said, “Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve…” (Joshua 24:15). Who will it be? The god of this world, or the God of heaven?
— Kolton Ballance
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