The Plumbline

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. (Ephesians 6:12-13 NLT) Principalities and powers - there is an unseen realm behind every one of our battles, my friends. We don't even know they exist, but we can feel and see their influence, can't we? Their principal purpose is to make war against God's people. Their mission is to oppose everything and everyone in God's family. Our values, the boundaries we set for our lives, the mission we engage in - all are under their attack. The closer you get to Jesus, the more you can count on these 'unseen realms' acting against our forward progress. It should not come as a surprise that a 'lukewarm,...