The Almighty God In Battle

Questions:

Do you know your Creator? (Dan 11:32).

Do you know yourself? (2 Tim 2:3-4).

Do you know God's desire for your life? (Eph 6:10).

God knows who He is if man cannot correctly identity Him. He stated His identity in Genesis 17:1 as the Almighty and mighty Man in battle in Psalm 24:8. As matter of fact, different people have given names to God based on the mighty works He performed in their lives.

Spiritual aliens are ignorant having darkened understanding because of the blindness of their heart (Eph 4:18) and as such can be likened to six blind men who encountered an elephant for the first time; whereby each man felt a different part of the elephant body: flank, tusk, tail, trunk, ear and leg. The six men described how an elephant looked like: muddy wall, spear, rope, snake, a fan and palm tree respectively. Although all of the blind men were partially right, they were all ultimately wrong and so are many so called children of God.

For instance, Abraham called Him Jehovah-jireh (Provider) (Gen 17:1), Moses referred to Him as Jehovah-nissi (Banner) (Exo 17:15), Gideon as Jehovah-shalom (Peace) (Judg 6:24), to mention a few.

In the mightiness of God He created all creatures (Gen 1) and made man administrator of the whole estate of God (Gen 1:28-30). The administrator disappointed his Boss (God) and was evicted from the estate to strive for his survival (Gen 3:23-24).

Unfortunately, man eventually found himself on a battlefield where an adversary (Satan/devil) was previously cast (Eze 28:17). Man may not be aware of this, as the devil (enemy) loves that man is ignorant of it (2 Cor 2:11).

As a believer who is living like salt and light (Matth 5:13-14) in a dark world (1 John 5:19), it won't be long before encountering obstacles and attacks while enemy challenges fulfillment of destiny. The world lies in the midst of darkness (1 John 5:19) and so a battle was declared between light and darkness (John 1:6-9; Matth 11:12). It pleases the Almighty to see His children resist the enemy (Jam 4:7b).

Rather we are entrenched in the mundane affairs of this world which qualifies us as enemies of the Almighty (Jam 4:4); the reason not much victory is recorded for us (Jam 4:1-3).

We are not better than our forefathers who lived in the Old Testament; they lacked knowledge of spiritual battles (Isa 5:13; Hos 4:6). The forces of darkness dont wait for us to be ready for their attack. Theyre ruthless, determined, and cunning (Eph 4:14; 1 Pet 5:8).

Satan is very mean and so keeps records of events from generation to generation as basis of his actions (Col 2:14-15), which account for foundational battles (mountain) (Psm 11:3). Foundational battles are said to be mountains when they live and grow with the victims all days of their lives (Matth 17:20) and these possible by thorough supervision of records of events from generation to generation.

However, we are not to give the devil much attention or focus too much on his evil ways but making ourselves more attentive to what are God's requirements; remembering to stand firm and let Him fight our fiercest battles (1 Sam 17:45-46).

There is power through His Spirit, His word, and in prayer; and we can be confident that He is always with us, leading our way and covering us from behind. Spiritual battles are really His and He only can conquer (Rom 8:37).

Classes of Battles

Battles of life is not essentially against flesh and blood as many may think but should be directed to spiritual entities (Eph 6:12). Spiritual battles are in different classes:

1) Inspirations of blankness, hopelessness and fear:

Many may be facing fear, depression and mood disorders, or mental illness. The enemy has a kick-starting agenda of making his prey fall into snare. He attacks the minds of his target and blocks projection into future and leaves man no option than fear and hopelessness.

Elijah suffered from this kind of attack when Jezebel sent life-threatening message but angels of God came to his rescue (1 Kings 19:1-8). The enemy has no lasting power over you and God will hold you strong for the road still ahead (2 Tim 1:7).

2) Sudden and spontaneous launch of various attacks and losses:

Job experienced this type of spontaneous attacks from devil (Job 1:6-22). He suffered losses of valuable and live possessions.

God will allow Satan to take all, your life is preserved for restoration (1 Cor 10:13).

3) Attacks on life, physical danger and illness:

The enemy's missions are spelt out in the scripture steal, kill, and destroy our lives and all we love (John 10:10a).

Same Job suffered ill-health (Job 2:4-13). If youre facing attacks, and feel your life has been threatened, our God is a miracle worker.