"Battle!"

"The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them." (Psalms 34:7) Do you believe in angels? You had better, because they are doing battle for us daily, and if not for them, many of us would not make it! There are several different types of angels; some are worshiping angels, that do nothing but worship and facilitate in the act of worship; there are some that deliver messages and declare the plans of God in people's lives; and there are some that protect us and fight for us in the spiritual arena, which is a place seldom seen by mortal eyes. Whether or not you can accept the fact that they are there, you must believe that there is a battle that is raging for souls; and because you accepted Jesus into your heart, does not mean that you are free from the devil's attacks; quite the opposite is happening, and you really need to be aware of that. Our heavenly Father wants us to make it, and He has done everything possible to ensure that we can; but in order to do so, we must adhere to His plan, and not try to make a plan up on our own. Did you get that? Because it really does matter in the fight! In war and battles, the winning side is the side with the best battle plan; God's plan is the best plan, and His plan is perfect in every way; although we seldom see the plan He has upon our lives, neither do the footmen see the same plan as the generals see in war; they are to do what they are told, and not try and make their own rules of engagement. Our enemy, and we do have an enemy, is more aggressively pursuing those of us believers that are actually making a difference in the lives of others; because, although he might not be able to rip us from the hand of the Lord, he can grab hold of those whom we might have influenced into the hands of Jesus, which he does by causing us to make our own plans up in the battle. If you can't see what it is that I might be talking about, let me enlighten you about something you might have neglected in your daily walk... "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God: praying always with prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel." (Ephesians 6:10-19)