“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we aer taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Cor 10:3-5
As thoughts swirl in my head of what is to come and what could be, I am brought back to this verse…not by chance or coincidence, but by the Holy Spirit. He is trying to teach me something. Yet, I believe it is something deeper than I am seeing at the moment. Allow me to take you on the journey of discovering this truth with me.
So often I get caught up in what is happening in myflesh, that I do not realize it is like and iceburg…the flesh is just the tip I can see. There is a battle I do not see and cannot touch. (A battle I am glad to say has already been won! There is HOPE for tomorrow… PTL!!)) God is doing something big…what are you wanting to show me, Lord? Let me have spiritual eyes to understand Your Word!
I must take every thought captive…as it enters my mind, before it writes itself on my heart… Paul says we are destroying fortresses, not will, or hope to, but are. These fortresses satan builds seem huge to me! What are the “weapons” that I need to destroy this mighty wall? (Of which I know is only imaginary, as Paul calls them speculations that are raised up against the knowledge of God.)
“Stand firm therefore…taking up the shield of faith…and the sword of the Spirit…pray at all times in the Spirit,” Eph 6:14-18. For some reason, I don’t know why I always go to letting my mind race rather than submitting myself to the Father in prayer. I KNOW He is fr me, I KNOW He already knows the outcome. Do I think that by worrying I can do anything about the situation?
God please forgive me for using you as an alternative, instead of the Answer.
I will write the rest of my journey later. The Holy Spirit is taking me somewhere and I must go dwell in that place…no talking, no writing, no thinking…just being. I know that there is something amazing in store, but I know that these things do not come but with great sacrifice.