“We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12
This means our fight is not with people. When you live by this truth, you are growing mature in Christ. Because you begin to see that the one who mocks you, hurts you, or rejects you is not your real enemy. People are not the problem. The real enemy is the devil and the sin he stirs in their lives.
Paul says our battle is against unseen spiritual powers. The war is real, but we cannot see it with our eyes. That’s why we don’t fight with fists, anger, or weapons. We fight with prayer, with God’s Word, with faith, and with the armor of God.
satan is called the prince of this world, the ruler of the air, the god of this age, and the accuser of believers. he is the true source of pain and suffering of this world and he is always trying to twist things and blame God, just like he did with Eve.
This is why I admire Moses leadership and walk with God.
Even when his people complained, resisted, and gave him trouble, he never treated them as enemies. Instead, he prayed for them, cared for them, and led them toward the promised land.
And what did Jesus command us? “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44).
On the cross, Jesus was hung for our transgressions. He was mocked and criticized by His own chosen people, yet He still demonstrated His love when He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do” (Luke 23:34).
So ask God to open your eyes. See people not as enemies, but as souls in need of grace.
Stand firm in God’s strength, because the battle is not yours, it is the Lord’s.
And remember, Jesus said, “I have overcome the world.” In Him, you will overcome too.
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