Spiritual Battles

Occasionally, the Bible talks about battles that are going on in the spiritual realm. These battles are real.

WHO IS IN THE BATTLE?

Satan and those who are on his side against those who are on God's side.

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE BATTLE?

The Goal is to gain spirital territory, usually one person at a time.

WHY IS THERE A BATTLE?

The Bible does not spell out the answers to this in great detail, but what we do speculate is that Satan was expelled from the heights of heaven to beomce the evil leader that we know today. He was expelled because of pride. I think it may be possible that when he learned that God was going to make human beings, and that God would become one of them, he knew that he would no longer be the top angel; because in making humanity God was making a creature that in time would be exaulted above the angels.

MORE ABOUT THE BATTLE

In a way we are only pawns in the battle. Satan seeks to attack us because we are God's creation, made in his image. Because humans are precious to God, he attacks us to get to God. Sometimes a kid will destroy another kids toys to get to the other kid.

ARE THERE OTHER SPIRITUAL BATTLES?

The Biblical world was filled with spiritual fights between angels and people, Satan and people, and demons and angels.

WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF SPIRITUAL BATTLES?

People were affected by these battles; nations were redirected and changed, human battles were turned around, peoples' lives were destroyed or saved, and churches felt and witnessed the effects of the battles.

WHEN DO THESE BATTLES HAPPEN?

Some battles take place constantly, some only during opportune times. Jesus faced his spiritual battles (temptations) in the desert, and then, at as better opportunities arose for the tempter.

HOW CAN I TELL THERE IS A BATTLE?

We don't always know when or how these are going on. But sometimes, you might struggle with something spiritual and you feel like something big is going on.

HOW DO WE PARTAKE IN BATTLE?

We partake best by keeping strong in God's Word (the Bible), keeping our lives dedicated to God, and praying. Praying includes every type of prayer, fastings and watchings.

CONCLUSION

Because the battles are fought for individuals as well as groups, we need to keep praying and fasting for ourselves, for churches, for people and for nations.