World at War

The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10

Have you ever wondered why Jesus married those two statements?

Before he promised us life, Jesus warned that a thief would try to steal, kill, and destroy it. How come we don’t think that the thief then actually steals, kills and destroys? 

There is something set against us. 

We are at war. 

Until we come to terms with war as the context of our days we will not understand life. We will misinterpret 90 percent of what is happening around us and to us. 

-John Eldredge

Waking the Dead: Arm Yourselves

“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12

“What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31

“The LORD is a warrior; The LORD is His name.” Exodus 15:3

“The LORD will march forth like a mighty hero; he will come out like a warrior, full of fury. He will shout his battle cry and crush all his enemies.” Isaiah 42:13

“So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD!” Psalm 37:24