Pro Wrestling (Part 4)

Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." 

Spiritual warfare is the analysis of and active participation in this invisible spiritual war. It
includes study of the opposing forces of good and evil, the strategies of Satan, and spiritual strategies for overcoming the enemy. Spiritual warfare is more than a mere analysis of spiritual principles. It includes active participation in warfare by application of these strategies in life and ministry. Even the oldest Christians wrestle in this conflict.

One of the most effective strategies of Satan is to keep believers ignorant of his devices. Paul
said it is important to know Satan's strategies in 2 Corinthians 2:11:
"Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices."

We should learn all we can about Satan's strategies of attack. We must also understand the Scriptural basis of victory over Satan and the forces of evil. We are called to intelligent combat. Basic to the understanding of spiritual warfare is this key principle:

"You must recognize that all battles of life, whether physical, spiritual, emotional, mental, financial or with human personalities are only outward manifestations of
a spiritual cause."

Although in the natural world problems may seem to occur through the circumstances of life, the
basis of these natural battles is in the spirit world. Read the story of Job which confirms this principle. Job wrestled with death, loss, grief, his wife, and even his faith during this time of conflict.

We have tried to correct the evils of this world through education, legislation, and improving our environment. It has not worked because the visible evils of the world are the results of anunderlying spiritual cause. They cannot be corrected by natural means. The only hope to becoming an overcomer is thru the blood of Jesus. Your wrestling career may never take you to Madison Square Garden, but it can secure you a place in glory.