Some Christians, enjoying the commonwealth of salvation of Christ, are not convinced of the realities of our mortal foe, the Devil, the one who deceives,
snares,
blinds,
afflicts,
steals,
destroys,
and kills.
To them, he just does not exist. But there is just too much to ignore. It is said, his purpose is to direct "great wrath" in everyone's path, all of which the shield of faith can quench his fiery attacks. But, how much more effective we would be in pulling down spiritual strongholds if this unsightly division was dealt with in unison. Unfortunately, that is not all. as there are a far greater number who maintain it is not sound doctrine to commit certain unruly to that same entity for the express advantage of the Church (1 Timothy 1:20).
Father in heaven, help bring to light the power at our disposal, , for not only are we "more than conquerors through Him", too many of us unknowingly walk without the rightful utilization we have as agents of His power. Help us Holy Spirit to begin to pinpoint what doubtful props we have adopted to erect foreign to Your will. For submitting to our own oversight has no bearing on our spiritual armement, to the glory of God!