To Be Least

We are in a battle, and America is the battle ground.

Unlike in other countries, the battle here is not against communist leaders who are guided by the forces of evil. Nor do we have the police knocking at our door for our arrest. What we do have is a television bringing sin and other filth into our homes daily. People are dressed without the slightest hint of decency and walk our streets. Pornography on the internet is crushing the souls of many. It grips them and never allows them to go free. It has become nearly impossible to see a movie without being attacked by messages that promote sin.

I could go on, but I do not need to. There is a war and a struggle waging under our very eyes. "Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 6:12)

In these sinful times, it is easy to become entangles in the sin that surrounds us. Before we know what we are doing, we can fall into Satan's trap. This battle will determine the destination of many souls, both for our own and for others.

What must we do to prepare for this battle that is already on our own doorstep?

"Put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Ephesians 6:13-18)

I am ready for the fight. Are you with me?