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Towering above Delaware’s farmlands and tidal marshes, Mount Ebright stands 442 feet above sea level, a trailer park north of Concord High School. Void of any real mountains, natives of this state must venture north, south or west to find a place above the tree lines. Traveling along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park on Sunday, I found myself in God’s country, imaging what it must have been like for Moses to come face to face with the Lord.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places, Ephesians 6:12.
While watching a new program on the Travel Channel, Mysteries in National Parks, I was reminded of the invisible realm that exists above the treeline. According to the apostle Paul, a legion of angels and demons do battle daily, attempting to acquire strongholds. Beyond the visible trials on earth, territorial wars are waged, seeking to alter the hearts, minds and souls of human beings. Above the treeline, the devil prowls around like a lion snatching seeds of truth from new converts.
When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path, Matthew 13:19.
The only line of defense involves meditation, prayer and worship. Thus, as the powers of darkness try to infringe upon church communities, families and institutions, Christians must be armed with the proper weapons to fight back, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. While the world will give credit for these phenomena to aliens, legends or mythical forces, don’t underestimate the influences of the devil. Rather, put on the armor of God so that when activity above the treeline intensifies you won’t be caught off guard. Draw strength from your knees, empowering angels above to take back any ground that has been lost.
by Jay Mankus
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