The answer is a resounding "YES"! If you live your life by God's Holy word and are born again Christian you most likely have or will experience an spiritual attack from the enemy, Satan & his demons. For Satan, comes to steal, kill, and destroy, all that is godly. The closer we get to the tribulation/Rapture, the harder the enemy will fight. He knows, that our time on this Earth is short, and we will depart with the Lord, where he can not longer touch us.

Satan wants to engage one Christian against another, for argument sake, to take away their peace,joy in any and every way possible. Christian Denominations are a big concern and issue for people, but not for God. For no Christian Denomination is perfect, and they all have faults. They all worship the God of Abraham, and their Savior is Jesus. Some denominations have more faults than others; however, all have sinned and have missed God's Glory. Satan is intelligent, and this is but one of his main tactics and methods he will use to keep the Christians occupied by attacking one another; instead of getting the Gospel "Good News" out, Salvation through Jesus which is freely available, to the lost and dying world around us. It's available to all Christian denominations, and the secular world. Therefore, don't alienate them from God's saving grace, instead warn those of unsound doctrine, but don't dwell on it, and act like the pharisees of the past. Instead act with love for one another, like Jesus, does, "Come to Jesus whosoever will and receive freely".

God is calling ALL denominations to come and receive His gift of Salvation through Jesus our Lord and Savior..."Come whosoever will". "Come to Jesus". Come and taste the goodness of our Lord.

I have recently been under spiritual attack indirectly, and I know, how the battle is fought, how to fight it, and who will be victorious in the end; God will win! But it can be difficult and even dangerous.

Pray for me and one another, and don't give Satan the time of day, instead, work in
these last days and hours, for God's honor and glory; be a soul winner for the Lord; not a battering ram for Satan.

Written in the Love of our Lord Jesus,

Valerie

Spiritual Warfare Is Real, Difficult, and Dangerous


BY JASON JACKSON
We are in the fight of our lives. But standing at the eighteenth hole on a gorgeous spring morning, one might hardly feel in danger. This conflict, however, is very real. Paul lays emphasis on the reality of this struggle, stressing that it is both difficult and dangerous. Will we never seriously put on the whole armor of God if we do not believe that this spiritual battle is real, difficult, and dangerous? Charles Hodge expressed it like this: “Salvation, however gratuitous, is not to be obtained without great effort” (Ephesians, Wheaton: Crossway Books, 1994, p. 210).

Be Strong in the Lord
When Paul outlines the blessedness of the gospel in Ephesians 1-3, he intends to motivate us to live like God desires (Eph 4-6) — in the church, before the world, and within our families – regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves. Paul’s concluding incentive is found in Ephesians 6:10-20, and it begins with the following command: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might” (Eph. 6:10).

The term “finally” identifies a transition and a conclusion. Paul’s final thought identifies the need and source for strength.

“Be strong” translates a word that means to be strengthened, be empowered. The verb is in the present tense form, demonstrating the abiding need for this strength. The need for the Lord’s power is constant, for the battle rages.The verb is passive, which indicates that the strength is supplied from without; it is a power beyond our own ability to muster. “Be made strong,” Paul implores.

It is also noteworthy that this term is in the imperative mood, signifying the personal responsibility required to utilize the divine might. This power must be appropriated; it is there for the taking by the one who sees its necessity.

“You must see to it that you continue to let yourself be empowered,” Paul says, “in the Lord.” Not merely “by the Lord,” although that is true.But “in the Lord,” which is being in fellowship with Christ, with all of the duties and blessings associated therewith. This power is to be known, and an understanding of it is something for which we should pray (Eph. 1:16-19). The more we know about the Lord, the more we value our Savior, the stronger we will be.

Put on the Whole Armor of God
Ephesians 6:11 describes how the strength — the power that corresponds to his might — is employed. “Be strong in the Lord,” Paul affirms. Then he states, “Put on the whole armor of God.” The power of which Paul speaks comes from being equipped by God for the battle. The spiritual body armor will equip the soldier so that he can stand firm in the fight (vv. 11,13,14).

Every component is important, and because it is the armor of God, it is effective. Only by using God’s armor, his strength and his power, can we persevere in the conflict. Without the divine supplies, we are fodder for the forces of evil. Without this preparedness, we cannot stand.We must stand against the “wiles of the devil.” The word “wiles” translates the term methodeia. This noun is unknown in Greek literature until Paul’s use of the term in Ephesians 4:14 and 6:11. Methodeia “can be defined as the well-thought-out, methodical art of leading astray, what we would call ‘machinations’” (Ceslas Spicq, Theological Lexicon of the New Testament, Transl. and ed. by James D. Ernest, Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1994, Vol. 2, p. 462).

The devil has many methods as evidenced by the plural use of the word; he has “wiles.” Neither Paul, nor Peter (1 Pet. 5:8), intended for us to underestimate this infamous foe. But we “are able to stand against” his diabolical stratagems when we put on the panoply (from the Greek term for “whole armor”) of God.

The Spiritual Warfare
Paul begins the next verse with the term “for” (Grk. gar), explaining the conflict’s nature. The power of God is necessary because the wiles of the devil involve a spiritual struggle, reinforced by the spiritual hosts of wickedness. Paul identifies the devil’s allies when he writes, “For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places” (v. 12).This is an intense, close-quarters battle — a wrestling. While we may be tempted and tried through other human beings, Paul intends for us to identify the real source of the conflict. These enemies of God and man are described in a four-fold manner, indicating that they have a sphere of influence and a power to utilize.

These tyrants operate in “this darkness,” an allusion to their antagonism and opposition to God. They are spiritual ones of wickedness — an insinuation of their choice to pursue rebellion and evil (cf. 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 6; Mt. 25:41).

This battle is as real as the devil himself. To deny the existence of the devil is a flat rejection of the Bible’s divine inspiration. The Lord said that eternal fire was prepared for “the devil and his angels” (Mt. 25:41). He is Satan, the adversary; he is the devil, our accuser — the enemy of God and man. He is our enemy, the serpent, the dragon, the always-tempting one, the deceiver, the father of lies, a murderer from the beginning, ruler of this world, and prince of the power of the air (1 Pet. 5:8; Mt. 13:25; Rev. 12:10; Rom. 16:20; Rev. 20:2; Mt. 4:3; 1 Thes. 3:5; Jn. 8:44; 12:31; Eph. 2:2). And he is not alone in his evil schemes (Mt. 25:41). These created beings are subject to the sovereignty of God, exercise only limited authority, are fallen and condemned, and will ultimately be defeated by the Lord (2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 6; Heb. 2:16; 1 Cor. 15:24-25). They will suffer eternal punishment (Mt. 25:41).The warfare is clearly understood through the devil’s actions throughout history. In the garden of Eden, he brought upon mankind the curse of death. In Bethlehem, he hoped to kill man’s Savior — the infant Christ. In the wilderness, he tempted the Lord to abandon his mission, and in the garden of Gethsemane, he hoped betrayal would demoralize and deliver him. On Calvary, he hoped to isolate him, but on the resurrection morning, the devil’s head was stomped, and his days are numbered. Put on the armor of God, and Satan cannot defeat you (Eph. 5:13; 1 Jn. 5:18), for our great God and Savior the Lord Jesus Christ has been victorious, having conquered him who had power over death, that is the devil (Heb. 2:14). Christ Jesus has the keys of death and hades (Rev. 1:18).The Armor of God
Paul rehearses that which the child of God must put on, keep on, and rely on. The soldier of Christ must gird his waist with truth, put on the breastplate of righteousness, have his feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, take up the shield of faith, take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (Eph. 6:14-17).

The adversary plans to deceive the mind. How easy it is to get someone to go along with something, as long as they think it is alright. “You will not surely die,” the devil lied (Gen. 3:4). And he is still lying, convincing people to question God’s word. We need, therefore, to fasten on the belt of truth, by having a love, knowledge of, and belief in the truth (2 Thes. 2:10; 1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Thes. 2:13).

The tempter will attack the will as well as the mind. We cannot continue in sin, but we must wholly dedicate ourselves to righteous living in order to have the protection available with the breastplate of the righteousness of God (Rom. 6:1ff).

The devil hopes to weaken our resolve, but the gospel that provides peace equips us with firm spiritual footing.

The evil one wants to destroy our hope and diminish our convictions, but the shield of faith will quench all his fiery darts. But we must lift it up. We must believe what God reveals and do what the Lord requires. This is biblical, shield-like faith.

Satan would tempt us to minimize the importance of salvation. He would like for us to think of it as a past experience only. Paul encourages us, however, to recall and consider the meaning of salvation today. We are saved by the grace of God through faith, and therein we stay. We have had our access by faith into the grace in which we abide, and we must remain in it (Rom. 5:1-2). If, at any time, we rely on our own merit, we are severed from Christ and fallen from grace (Gal. 5:4; cf. 1 Jn. 1:7-9).

If we fail to spiritually develop, Peter says that it is because we have forgotten the cleansing of our old sins (2 Pet. 1:9; Acts 2:38). Salvation! Receive it and be moved by the great love wherewith he loved us, and salvation constantly appreciated will be your helmet.The sword of the Spirit is the word of God. The Spirit supplies the cutting power, because these are the words of God (cf. Heb. 4:12). The Christian should not underestimate the power of this weapon. It is indispensable. It is, in reality, the source from which all these spiritual attributes are obtained. It is how we learn the truth. It reveals God’s plan of justification and righteousness. It unfolds the gospel plan, and thereby is the source our faith (Rom. 10:17). Through it, we are saved (Jas. 1:21).

By reading four to five chapters a day, one can read through the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice in a year. Only by giving it our time and affection will we be like an unmovable, beautiful, fruitful tree (Ps. 1). Or, in the metaphor of Ephesians 6, one must wield the word of God, or die the second death.

Every preacher, elder, deacon, mother, father, and teenager — every member of the Lord’s church who neglects the word of God, needs torepent and ask the Lord’s pardon. Put your eyes on the book and the book in your heart, “that I might not sin against thee” (Ps. 119:11). This battle is real, difficult, and dangerous. We ought to take our sword and armor very seriously, and be made strong in the Lord.

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When contemplating the whole armour of God or reading it in Ephesians, it has been helpful for me to remember the role of Christ in each piece, for example feet shod with the gospel of peace, I think about how hard it is to walk barefoot on a rocky or hot or freezing ground. Foot protection is so important to be able to walk protected from the elements and comfortably. Since accepting Christ as my saviour, now the goal is to walk through each day in light of the fact that Jesus came to set us free from sin, heal our heart, take away spiritual blindness. Walking through each day with the gospel as a foundation for thinking and behaviour and speech, changes what that walk is like.
Another example is the helmet of salvation, keeping in remembrance that Jesus keeps us, the Father keeps us, the Holy Spirit seals us according to the bible: John 10:27-30, Eph 1:13-14, 4:29-30, This helmet is not of our making, but is made by God, as He is our rock, our fortress, our deliverer. When there is attack against us of not being good enough to be saved, then we can rely on the salvation that God has provided. God is our security.
Our salvation is not of works, lest any man should boast-Eph 2:8-10.
Look to the author and finisher of our faith, turning the mind to Him.
Ask in prayer for the intercession of the Holy Spirit, to pray for you along with your prayers.
In Romans 8 we learn the Holy Spirit does intercede for us according to the will of God. This is a great comfort.

Jesus has promised to never leave us or forsake us. He has sent the Holy Spirit to indwell us to help us.

John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you.

John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

Romans 8: 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. 26 In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; 27 and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

1 John 2:27 As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit-just as it has taught you, remain in him.