Take Captive!
3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 6And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.
Tommy's Thoughts:
I was watching a program that day about a drug addict in prison who confessed how much he wanted to quit drug. He knows, understands and listed clearly all the disastrous effects of taking drug. He has tried hundreds of time and with all kinds of method to force himself to stop but still failed. Despite all his knowledge, plans and strong desire to quit, he still lost and defeated each time in his battle. He felt total hopelessness and powerless against a force beyond his control.
The fiercest battle takes place in our mind. It’s warfare against sin and the forces of Satan. When we are not prepared and equipped by God’s mighty weapon, we will lose the battle even before we begin the fight. It’s futile to fight against Satan strongholds using our world’s methods and techniques.
As Christian, we have God’s powerful and effective weapons (prayer, faith, hope, love, His Word, Holy Spirit) ready and available for us to fight these battles. They help and keep us from being constantly stumbled and defeated, making us a victor in Christ.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for teaching me to be constantly on guard and aware of the wrong influences and distractions affecting my thoughts and action. Guide me to always choose Your weapons, obeying Your words and take captive of my every thoughts and make them obedient to Christ. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Bee's Thoughts:
It's a spiritual warfare, so we need to fight it with the Holy Spirt, who will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Since God is love, our minds and hearts will be filled with love when we allow God to fill us.
Dear Lord,
May my heart and mind be filled with Your love and compassion always, that it will not become the devil's 'workshop'. Thank You that I could share Christ with a few people yesterday and today. I pray that You will continue to work in their hearts so that they may give themselves to You one day.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
