February 24th, 2025
by Dr. Josh Franklin
by Dr. Josh Franklin
"For we do not wrestle 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
Have you ever felt like you're in a battle you can't see? That's because you are. As believers, we face spiritual warfare daily, though it often goes unnoticed. The good news is that we're not left defenseless. Just as a soldier wouldn't enter battle without proper training and equipment, God hasn't left us unprepared for spiritual warfare. He's given us the most powerful weapon possible - His Word. The Bible is more than just a physical Book you can read. It can become a powerful weapon you can use in this spiritual battle. When we face challenges, temptations, or doubts, we're not just dealing with physical or emotional struggles - we're engaged in a spiritual battle that requires spiritual weapons. Believers must discover how to take the Bible and transform it into the spiritual weapon God has given us. Only then will we be prepared to face the spiritual challenges of today.
Reflection Question - What areas of your life feel like a battlefield right now, and how might viewing them through a spiritual lens change your approach?
“Heavenly Father, open my eyes to the spiritual battle around me. Help me recognize when I'm facing spiritual opposition and remind me that You've equipped me with everything I need for victory. In Jesus' Name, amen.”
From the audio message: "When Your Bible Becomes a Sword ": https://www.joshfranklin.org/sermons
also check out an article also entitled: "When Your Bible Becomes a Sword" https://www.joshfranklin.org/blog/2024/04/09/when-your-bible-becomes-a-sword
Have you ever felt like you're in a battle you can't see? That's because you are. As believers, we face spiritual warfare daily, though it often goes unnoticed. The good news is that we're not left defenseless. Just as a soldier wouldn't enter battle without proper training and equipment, God hasn't left us unprepared for spiritual warfare. He's given us the most powerful weapon possible - His Word. The Bible is more than just a physical Book you can read. It can become a powerful weapon you can use in this spiritual battle. When we face challenges, temptations, or doubts, we're not just dealing with physical or emotional struggles - we're engaged in a spiritual battle that requires spiritual weapons. Believers must discover how to take the Bible and transform it into the spiritual weapon God has given us. Only then will we be prepared to face the spiritual challenges of today.
Reflection Question - What areas of your life feel like a battlefield right now, and how might viewing them through a spiritual lens change your approach?
“Heavenly Father, open my eyes to the spiritual battle around me. Help me recognize when I'm facing spiritual opposition and remind me that You've equipped me with everything I need for victory. In Jesus' Name, amen.”
From the audio message: "When Your Bible Becomes a Sword ": https://www.joshfranklin.org/sermons
also check out an article also entitled: "When Your Bible Becomes a Sword" https://www.joshfranklin.org/blog/2024/04/09/when-your-bible-becomes-a-sword
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