Behind those nasty people who are trying to bring you down, behind hurtful thoughts and words directed toward your family members, behind those hurts inflicted by church people that won't seem to heal, behind overwhelming life circumstances and the guilt that comes from falling short of expectations, there is an enemy. He hides in the dark, wielding his power in the unseen spiritual realm, firing flaming arrows designed to take you down along with your whole household.
In the great story of God's purpose that is revealed in Ephesians, there is a villain, an enemy who stalks us. He is strong and evil and he moves in the dark. Most of the time, we live as if there is no real threat. But as Paul wraps us this letter, he reminds us that whether we are sleeping or alert, taking a stand or laying down, we are in the midst of a battle.
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