Opening Our Eyes to the True Conflict

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Recognize the Battle— Opening Our Eyes to the True Conflict

Scripture:

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
— Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV)

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Devotional Thought:

Having dealt with the listing and some explanation on the various spiritual armours which are mandatory wares for every believer as a member of Christ's Army. Let's now return to our reflection on spiritual warfarism, what it is, and how it should be fought.

So often, our daily struggles seem tied to people or problems we can see—arguments, setbacks, health issues, or financial difficulties. But the Word of God reminds us that the real battle runs deeper. It is not against flesh and blood, but against a hidden spiritual kingdom that seeks to disrupt God’s plans for our lives.

When we only fight with human strength or logic, we are swinging blindly. Spiritual warfare demands spiritual weapons—and it starts with awareness. Recognizing that the enemy is not your boss, your spouse, or even your sickness, but the spiritual resistance behind the scenes, changes everything.

Just as Elisha prayed that God would open his servant’s eyes to see the heavenly armies (2 Kings 6:17), we too must ask God for spiritual vision. The first step to victory is discernment. When we see clearly, we can fight rightly—standing in the power and authority Christ has given us.

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Additional Scripture Readings:

• 2 Corinthians 10:3–4 – “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.”

• 1 Peter 5:8–9 – “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith...”

• 2 Kings 6:15–17 – “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

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Reflection Questions:

1. Have I been misidentifying the source of my struggles?
2. What are the signs of spiritual warfare in my life right now?
3. How can I begin to develop spiritual discernment?

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Prayer:

Heavenly Father,
Open my eyes to the unseen realm. Help me not to fight battles in my own strength or against the wrong enemy. Give me spiritual discernment to recognize the tactics of the enemy and the courage to stand in Your truth. Let me walk each day clothed in the armor of God, confident that the victory is already won in Christ Jesus.
In Jesus' name, Amen.

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