Have you ever wondered why life sometimes feels like a constant uphill battle, even when you’re walking closely with God? You’re praying, you’re doing your best to follow His Word, you’re helping others, and yet, the storms seem to roll in one after another.
It’s easy to take it personally, to wonder if you’re doing something wrong. But the truth is, the enemy doesn’t fight you because you’re weak, he fights you because you’re dangerous.
Let that sink in for a moment.
The very reason you face so much resistance is because of who you are in Christ and what you carry inside you. The enemy knows the power of a believer who understands their identity. He knows the authority you have through Jesus, and he’ll do everything he can to keep you from realizing it.
When Paul wrote about the armor of God in Ephesians 6, he wasn’t writing to the spiritually elite. He was writing to every believer. That includes you and me.
You see, the enemy doesn’t waste his energy on people who pose no threat. He goes after those who are walking in purpose, those who have a calling, those whose lives radiate the love and truth of Jesus.
That’s why the battle feels personal, because it is.
You carry something the enemy hates: the image of God. Every time you show kindness, forgive someone, pray for a friend, or choose faith over fear, you remind the powers of darkness that they’ve already lost.
You’re not just another face in the crowd; you’re part of God’s army. And you carry His Spirit within you.
That’s why hell trembles when you get out of bed in the morning.
From the very beginning, the enemy’s main weapon has been identity theft.
In the Garden, his first words to Eve were designed to make her question who she was and what God said. In the wilderness, he used the same strategy on Jesus: “If you are the Son of God…”
Think about that. The devil didn’t challenge Jesus’ miracles or teachings; he challenged His identity.
Why? Because if he can get you to doubt who you are in Christ, he can make you live below your calling.
You see, when you forget your identity, you start fighting battles that Jesus already won. You start striving for things that grace has already provided. You start believing lies that were never meant to define you.
But when you know who you are in Christ, really know it, you stand differently. You speak differently. You respond differently.
Because your confidence doesn’t come from the world around you; it comes from the Christ within you.
The enemy doesn’t just attack who you are, he attacks where you’re going.
He knows that if he can distract you, discourage you, or make you doubt your purpose, he can slow down the impact you’re meant to have on others.
And here’s the thing: the more influence you have, the more resistance you’ll face. But that’s not a sign of failure, it’s confirmation that you’re walking in the right direction.
When God called you, He equipped you. And the enemy sees that calling more clearly than you often do. So, he tries to dim your light before it fully shines.
He’ll whisper lies like,
“You’re not good enough.”
“You’ve messed up too many times.”
“Your prayers don’t matter.”
“Someone else can do it better.”
But the truth?
You were handpicked by God for a purpose only you can fulfill. Your voice carries weight in the kingdom.
Your prayers move heaven. Your obedience shifts atmospheres.
You are chosen. You are equipped. You are covered.
And the enemy knows it. That’s why he fights you so hard.
When Paul said, “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might,” he wasn’t telling us to try harder, he was reminding us where our strength comes from.
You don’t have to fight for victory, you fight from victory.
Jesus already won the war. We’re just standing in what He’s finished.
That’s why Paul didn’t say, “Run into battle.” He said, “Stand.”
Stand in truth.
Stand in righteousness.
Stand in peace.
Stand in faith.
Stand in salvation.
Stand in the Word.
Standing doesn’t sound very glamorous, but it’s powerful. It’s the quiet confidence of someone who knows the outcome before the fight even begins.
The enemy will throw distractions, temptations, and doubts your way, but when you know your position in Christ, you can stand firm, not because you’re fearless, but because you’re anchored.
Here’s something I remind myself often: the armor of God isn’t just personal protection; it’s part of a shared defense.
We’re stronger when we stand together.
When Paul described the armor, he used plural language, “you all.” That means the armor wasn’t designed for isolated warriors; it was meant for a united army.
The Roman soldiers Paul was referencing would often lock their shields together to form a wall. One soldier’s shield covered the gaps of another.
That’s what believers are supposed to look like, a people who stand together, shoulder to shoulder, covering one another in prayer, encouragement, and love.
Because the truth is, you’re never fighting alone.
When you truly grasp your identity in Christ, it changes the way you face life’s battles.
You no longer crumble under pressure; you press in with faith.
You no longer see yourself as a victim, you walk as a victor.
You no longer react out of fear, you respond out of peace.
The devil’s greatest fear isn’t a loud Christian; it’s a grounded one. A believer who knows who they are can’t be manipulated, deceived, or easily shaken.
You’ve got the Spirit of the living God inside you. You carry heaven’s authority. You are fully armed and eternally loved.
So, the next time you feel under attack, remember this:
You’re not being punished, you’re being proven.
You’re not losing, you’re learning to stand.
And you’re not alone, you’re chosen.
That’s why the enemy fights you so hard. Because you’re walking in victory he can never have.
And you have already won!
RJ (Rox) Nolin