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Countering Attacks on Our Marriages by Minister Enna A. Bachelor
Ephesians 6:12-13 (KJV)
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 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.
Since the foundation of the world anything ordained by God has been attacked by the devil. The bonds of holy matrimony have not been spared from the attacks of the enemy. Time and time again we have seen relationships under fire and in some cases unable to withstand the relentless assaults brought about by the devil. The bible describes our adversary as a “roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 3:8) Make no mistake about it…the enemy is constantly seeking to destroy what God has established. In times like these we cannot tuck tail and run! We must equip ourselves and our relationships to do battle and be victorious. Our enemy is using weapons of mass destruction and we must remain vigilant and alert to the tactics and tricks being used against us. Its time to fight back! It’s time to “Counter the Attacks on Our Marriages.”
A covenant made between God and man is never meant to be broken. God is faithful in upholding His end of the agreement but we sometimes waiver in our ability to do the same. Marriage is work but it is worthy of the effort to honor our commitments to both God and our mate. The enemy is well aware of our weaknesses but are we well aware of the power we possess to defeat him? Our theme scripture identifies the enemy and the remedy. Isn’t that just like God to not only show us the problem but identify the solution!
Christ’s commandment to us found in John 13:34 is: “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.” God is love and we who demonstrate that love reveal God’s power to others. The enemy knows the power of God manifested through love is the strongest force on earth. This is why he (the devil) seeks to sabotage loving relationships. What better way to undermine the advancing of God’s kingdom than to keep people from engaging in loving relationships?
This fight is not against man it is against the dark forces of evil at work in the spirit realm seeking to destroy what God has ordained. Our weapons have been identified in Ephesians 6:13-17. It’s up to us to put them on and use them. Take note that the only part of the body not mentioned is the back. There is no covering for it. Why, you might ask was there no thought to protecting the back. The answer to this question is really quite simple. We are NEVER to turn our back on the enemy! Each weapon has a purpose and protects us and our relationships from being defeated. We can expect the attacks but if we put on the armor we are able to stand and be victorious! Is your relationship ready for battle? When was the last time you inspected your armor? We are in for the fight of our lives but thank God the fight is fixed!
The Word of God is clear in James 4:7 that if we resist the devil he will flee! The power to both resist the devil and withstand his attacks is provided by God to those who submit to Him. It’s time to upgrade your armor and place additional tools in your spiritual arsenal which will allow you to be successful. Praying you strive to be fortified and edified so that you are successful in Countering the Attacks on Our Marriages!
©2013 Enna Bachelor – All Rights Reserved.
Minister Enna A. Bachelor is a working mother of three. She serves as Minister of Administration to Pastor Lemar A. Tabb of Lighthouse Community Church in Detroit, MI. Her passion is encouraging women.
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