Fighting seems to be a part of human nature.
We see it at all levels from the spiritual battles within us to the opposite end which are wars between nations. In every instance one truth stands out and that is that someone is going to get hurt. That is the nature of battle and only after the final battle when Christ returns to conquer satan and all which is evil will we find ultimate eternal peace.
Knowing conflict will be a part of our lives it would be wise to pray as David did for 
God’s intervention (Psalm 35:1) in the fight. Cautious in battle or conflict using God’s advice in order that your fight is a just one is critical before ever undertaking the conflict. In that regard Scripture has some advice for us beginning with the fact that any fight requires it be fought with determined resolve (1 Cor. 9:26). We do not battle evil wherever it shows up half-heartedly. I believe Nazism and WWII showed how evil is conquered when the world unites and today the evil of radical Islam may become the next major battle testing our world’s resolve.
Living a life of faith is also a battle. Paul acknowledged that in 1 Timothy 6:12. Any of us who have taken on Christ as our Savior knows this to be the case. Satan and his minions I believe take special pride in bringing down believers knowing that if we fall he has not only caused the death of a body but more importantly the death of a soul. James understood this when he wrote that battle within us often comes from our desire for pleasure (James 4:1-2). That battle is one of pride and self being placed over the need for humility and submission to God’s will.
One day all fights will end and it will happen when THE FIGHT of all time takes place (Romans 20:10) and the devil is forever cast into hell. Until then we continue to do battle with satan who as Romans 12:12 tells us will be on earth until the final battle and God’s knockout punch.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Fellowship with our Heavenly Father reduces the fear of any fight with satan.
DEVOTIONAL VERSE FOR TODAY: Psalm 35:1 “seeking God’s intervention in battle”.
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Lord strengthen me for battle with satan.
QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT:
1. Where all is mankind involved in the act of fighting?
2. What battles today require fighting with determined resolve?
3. How does satan do battle with Christians?
4. How are battles lost?
*** Gary Jerke *** Is a former State Representative, author and Life and Liberty News contributor
