A Real Enemy
READ | 1 Peter 5:8-9
One of the most damaging, erroneous images in our
popular culture is the cartoonish picture of a little devil.
He’s dressed in a red body suit with a pointy tail and
holding a pitchfork. Sadly, that’s the image many people
have of their spiritual enemy. But this cute little
caricature couldn’t be farther from the truth.
If we want to be victorious in our Christian lives, then
we must clearly identify our enemy. And Scripture is
clear the enemy isn’t a single little demon but an entire
union of evil spirits.
Jesus cast out demons many times in the Gospels. Over
and over again, we read about Him and His disciples
speaking with authority over multiple evil spirits.
Why do we read these accounts and praise God for His
demonstrations of power, but forget those demonic
forces are still active today?