Fighting the Good Fight

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NIV)  The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.  We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 

Stop and consider what the 'weapons of the world' are and how they differ from the weapons of God.  Take faith for instance.  My faith is one weapon I use when my life is in shambles.  When I look around me and see the people I care about suffering for whatever reason, the first thought is to pray.  My faith has taught me to pray when all seems lost; to call upon the One who can make all things right.

The world would respond differently.  The world might take this opportunity to medicate with drugs or alcohol.  Those who don't know Jesus don't understand the healing power He provides.  Prayer would not be the way to go when desperation calls for action. Wealth, fame, or political clout are worldly weapons and they are used profusely every day.

The Holy Spirit provides our weapons; he equips us for any battle we encounter.  There are times when simple truth will rescue us from trouble.  Telling it like it is, with love and kindness can free the Christian from bondage (to sin), and help us avoid strongholds to Satan. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

2 Corinthians 10