Battles Are Won Within

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NKJV “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.  For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.”

We face situations on a daily basis that fall into the category of “battles”. Health issues, marital issues, financial issues, children’s issues, career and business issues, just to mention a few. They could be daunting. But our winning or losing the battle (s) is very much dependent on our focus: the external forces or our internal armory.  As a child of God, you have residing inside of your spirit-being, He that is greater than the devil and all his cohorts (1 John 4:4). You have to renew your mind (Romans 12:2) to the truth that in Christ Jesus, you are more than conqueror (Romans 8:37). In Christ Jesus, you are an overcomer. In Christ Jesus you triumph always (2 Corinthians 2:14). You will never be defeated as long as you keep your focus on Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). God, who is in you, is greater than anything you will ever face. The Greater One is in you! You must resist and cast down any contrary thought the enemy might try to place in your mind (2 Corinthians 10:5). The battle ground is in the mind. That is where the battle is won or lost! David understood this principle as he confronted and defeated Goliath (1 Samuel 17:45-46).