You don’t have to be a prophet to see that the world is in chaos. The headlines scream of war, destruction, and corruption. Natural disasters are more frequent and devastating. Pandemics leave scars that go beyond just physical illness. Lies and deception run so deep that it’s hard to know what’s true anymore.
It feels overwhelming, doesn’t it? Like we’re living in a time of unraveling. But none of this should surprise us. Jesus warned in Matthew 24 that these days would come, birth pains signaling that history is rushing toward its climax.
But here’s the real question: What’s behind all of this? Why does the darkness seem to be growing stronger?
The answer is both simple and sobering: The enemy knows his time is short. Darkness isn’t just causing trouble; it’s in full-blown panic mode. These aren’t just random waves of destruction; they’re the desperate, last-ditch efforts of a defeated foe who wants to take as many down with him as he can.
What’s even more concerning is that much of the Church, believers in Christ, seem unaware, or worse, uninterested.
Many believers live as if spiritual warfare is just a metaphor, something from an old Sunday school lesson that doesn’t really apply today. But if we could peel back the curtain and see what’s happening in the spiritual realm, we’d be shocked.
Imagine a battlefield, but instead of warriors, you see people wandering around in their pajamas, oblivious to the war raging around them. That’s what’s happening. Many Christians are unarmed, unaware, and unprepared for the attacks coming against them. And the enemy? He loves it. He thrives on ignorance.
Hosea 4:6 says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Not lack of faith. Not lack of effort. Lack of knowledge. We can’t fight an enemy we refuse to acknowledge.
The Bible isn’t vague about spiritual warfare. From Genesis to Revelation, we see it everywhere. Consider Daniel 10, where an angel tells Daniel that his prayer was heard immediately, but it took 21 days to arrive because a demonic force, the “Prince of Persia” fought to stop it. That’s not poetry; that’s reality.
Ephesians 6:12 spells it out clearly: “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.”
Your battle isn’t against your boss, your neighbor, or even corrupt politicians. It’s against unseen forces trying to manipulate, deceive, and destroy.
And here’s the most dangerous lie of all: that ignoring the battle keeps you safe. It doesn’t. Ignoring it just makes you an easy target.
Now, before you start feeling overwhelmed, here’s the best part: This war isn’t a battle of equals. Satan is not God’s rival. He’s already been defeated.
Colossians 2:15 tells us that Jesus “disarmed the powers and authorities, making a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” The victory is done. Sealed. Unshakable.
As believers, we don’t fight for victory, we fight from victory. But here’s the thing: You still have to show up. You still have to put on the armor God has given you (Ephesians 6:13-17). A soldier who leaves his sword on the ground isn’t much of a soldier at all.
This isn’t about fear; it’s about awareness. The Church, God’s children, can’t afford to sleep through this. We’ve been called to stand, fight, and intercede for our families, communities, and world.
Darkness may be throwing its final tantrum, but the light of Jesus shines brighter still. The battle may rage, but the war has already been won.
So, let’s wake up. Let’s armour up. And let’s step into the victory that is already ours.
RJ (Rox) Nolin
Note: for the free eBook on spiritual warfare, https://payhip.com/b/inwv0