The Invisible WarSample

Winning The War Inside Of You You may not realize it, but you’re at war. You may not wear military fatigues. You may not eat at a mess hall. You may not dodge physical bullets. But you’re in a war — an invisible one. It’s called spiritual warfare. You’ll be in the war from the moment you’re born until the moment you die. The Bible tells us that you have three mortal enemies out to destroy your life and everything God wants to do through it: • The world — the dominant value system around us • The flesh — the old nature within you • The Devil — a real being that's out to “kill, steal, and destroy” along with his demonic minions. The victory for the war you’re in won’t come through bullets or tactics. (Ephesians 6:12 NIV). In this war, all that matters is Jesus. He has to be the general of your life, the one in charge of the battle plan. You may be a believer, but that’s not enough for this war. Jesus has to be your Lord, too. Many people believe in Jesus. But to find victory over the world, the flesh, and the Devil, Jesus has to be more than just someone you believe in. The answer to the all-consuming battle you’re in isn’t a self-help seminar, a new book, a conference, a psychology, or a therapy. It’s Jesus. Make him your boss. Paul, who wrote the book of Romans, makes it clear he is at the end of his rope. He can’t win the battle on his own. His only hope is “Jesus Christ our Lord.” The Bible says it’s Jesus, the Lord, who will deliver you, too. It’s time to put a sign over your life: “Under new management.” This devotional © 2014 by Rick Warren. All rights reserved. Used by permission.