I’ve never seen an episode of Game of Thrones (Yes, I said it), but I get the feeling today’s passage could easily be a scene from the show. Apparently, waging war with dragons is quite common.
Swords and daggers may work well in GoT, but because we battle the real temptations of Satan, an engaged mind is the weapon of choice. It cuts deeper than a sword when fighting against the lies of the Devil.
Verse 11 says “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” Being able to defend ourselves with words is crucial. In Heaven, where the battle has already been won, we look forward to a time when our minds can relax and enjoy His peaceful glory, but unfortunately, life here on Earth is a warzone filled with temptation. Our best defense is an engaged mind that can “keep God’s command and hold fast a testimony about Jesus” (v. 17).
We don’t want to go into battle swinging blindly. We need the knowledge and truth of Jesus to fight for us. We must pick up our shield - Bible - and be prepared to fight. Resting in the fact that when our battle here on earth is done, we have a heavenly home to go to!
Father, you blessed us with minds to think, but it’s up to us to engage them in meaningful ways. When we need a powerful defense against the Enemy, turn us to your Word because knowledge is true power. Amen
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