Why we don't wrestle with flesh and blood.

I have a past filled with experiences of being used and hurt by people. Sometimes, the pain resurfaces and I find myself privately crying over those memories. Emotionally, I'm not particularly strong and tend to dwell in self-pity. I could spend all day recollecting the wrongs done to me, such as betrayal by close friends, disappointments, setbacks, insults, and heartbreaks, but the list would be endless. There is one particular incident that stands out to me, leading me to reflect on the significance of Ephesians 6:10.

Once, a colleague who seemed hostile towards me caught my attention. I knew he had some issues that needed addressing, and another coworker even suggested that he seemed possessed and in need of Jesus. Although I wasn't experienced in casting out demons, I chose to avoid confrontation at that time. However, the following day, we reconciled and things improved. About eight months later, he approached me and expressed his respect and gratitude for the positive influence I had been in his life.

In that moment, I realized that this man had both been used by the devil and touched by God simultaneously. It dawned on me that our true battle is not against other human beings, but against the spiritual forces that can dwell within them. Instead of focusing on individuals as our enemies, it is crucial to understand that they may be vessels for evil spiritual influences for a season. This realization taught me the importance of directing our prayers and efforts towards engaging in spiritual warfare, rather than simply battling flesh and blood. While we should love and bless other humans, our battles are fought on the spiritual level.

This experience highlighted the significance of Ephesians 6:10 and the importance of recognizing the spiritual nature of our struggles.