Engaging Our Culture: June 2-The Ongoing War Behind the Scenes

Video of the Day: Clip from the 2017 movie “Wonder Woman”

Bible Verse of the Day:

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand, Ephesians 6:11-13.

Biblical Connection:

When princess Diana of the Amazons comes in contact with the outside world, she is pulled into the heart of World War 1. Following army pilot Steve Trevor, Diana follows her search for the truth which uncovers powers of darkness at work in the world and in the heavenly realms. This sets the stage for Diana to battle the God Ares, disguised as a German leader.

One of the Devil’s greatest schemes is to use other human beings to get under your skin. Rather than address the spiritual heart of the matter, I often get distracted by unexpected earthly battles. In today’s passage, the apostle Paul pulls back a spiritual curtain to examine what’s going on in the heavenly realms. If you want to be prepared for future temptations, you must start to pray in the Spirit and learn to put on the armor of God daily.

Closing Song:

While Jesus won the battle of death by rising on Resurrection Sunday, the ongoing war behind the scenes will continue until Jesus’ second coming. Subsequently, stand your ground in these days of evil with the armor of God secured in place. Don’t let your guard down as you stand firm in the Lord.

by Jay Mankus