Who is standing with you on the battlefield?
It may seem an odd question to ask. Especially to those of us living out sheltered suburban lives, far removed from the everyday horrors of war. And yet as daughters of the King this is the reality that we face. A life lived on hostile territory, behind enemy lines. Vulnerable to attack.
Oh you may not see them, in a physical sense at least. For this is a battle with the unseen forces of darkness. They can be wily, strategic and subtle. They may be playing the long game. But do not be complacent or deceived lovely one—they are relentless in their pursuit, capable of striking the most devastating blows, and shaking our faith to its core.
“Be prepared,” Paul warns us in Ephesians 6:13. “You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own…Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.”
We are in the fight of our lives. A cosmic battle for our very souls—and we cannot do it alone. We need comrades. Those willing to line up alongside us on the battlefield and stare down the Enemy, swords drawn, as the arrows fly. Prayer warriors who will literally hunt us down to pray on our behalf (I won’t name names but you know who you are! 😉). Leaders, mentors, and friends who counsel us with wisdom, discernment and truth. Who help us strategize and regroup when the plan goes off course, and lead us back on the field when we want to walk away. Who strengthen, support, and encourage when our resolve is weak, and celebrate with us with every little victory.
The battle may already be won but the war is not yet over. There’s a lot of work still left to do. It’s time to get battle ready— and decide who is going to be standing with you.