The real battlefield is in the unseen realm, and people are the spoils.

Growing up, I devoured Frank Peretti’s books, like This Present Darkness. They were thrilling, but I didn’t grasp the real-life implications of spiritual warfare. I also misunderstood how the battle began. Pop culture often portrays God and demons as equals in combat, but the truth is, God is supreme—He is not on equal footing with Satan.

Ephesians 6:10-12 says, 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

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. 

Ephesians 6 reminds us that our struggle isn’t against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of darkness. Paul urges believers to put on the armor of God, to stand firm against the enemy’s schemes, and to fight with truth, righteousness, faith, and the Word of God.

The truth is that God reigns supreme over all of creation (including the unseen realm), and He allows free will among His creation and shows grace and mercy to us all. He will ultimately bring judgement, but He has also made a way for us to be at peace with Him. We also have an opportunity to serve Him and rule with Him in his Kingdom. Do not waste your life. It is worth more than the whole world. Serve the King. Represent Him well on the earth.