The battle we face is not primarily political, social, or economic. It is not fought with weapons that can be seen or measured by human instruments. The conflict that defines the Christian life takes place in a realm invisible to the natural eye — a dimension where principalities and powers, thrones and dominions, wage war against the souls of mankind. Scripture pulls back the curtain on this invisible conflict with startling clarity in Ephesians that our struggle is “Not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places” — Ephesians 6:12. Notice the plural — not one enemy, but organized forces. Not localized skirmishes, but systemic warfare across a spiritual geography that spans “the heavenly places.” This is not a metaphor. This is not poetic language meant to inspire. This is literal spiritual reality. Every believer lives embedded in a war zone. Every decision, every prayer, every step of obedience either advances the kingdom of darkness or advances the kingdom of light. There is no neutrality. There is no middle ground. Jesus Himself confirmed this reality when He addressed the seventy disciples upon their return: “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” — Luke 10:18. The adversary was not defeated by human strategies or institutional power. He fell because of the authority delegated by Christ Jesus.
Burdens are a universal reality, but the gospel reveals a stunning truth: we were never created to carry them alone. The heaviest burden of all — our sin and separation from God — has been lifted once and for all at the cross of Christ, and the same Jesus who bore our iniquity now invites us to lay every care, fear, and anxiety at His feet.
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When Moses descended from Mount Sinai after receiving the Law, he discovered Israel worshiping the golden calf. As a consequence, the Levites were commanded to execute judgment, and about three thousand people died that day as a result of their rebellion against God’s covenant. This moment reveals the seriousness of sin and the holiness of God’s Law — a standard no one could keep perfectly but was meant to reveal humanity’s need for a Savior.
In an age that prizes goodness over godliness, one of Satan's most effective deceptions has not been rebellion against truth—but the imitation of it. The devil is not offended by goodness. He isn't threatened by kindness, generosity, or even religious devotion. What he opposes with all his might is surrender to Jesus Christ. The world applauds morality but shuns Christianity. Culture will celebrate "good people" who serve others, protect the planet, and promote unity—but mock those who proclaim repentance and faith in Christ. That confusion is not accidental. The enemy's oldest lie has simply learned a new language: that morality equals righteousness. But without Christ, goodness is hollow. Satan doesn't care if you live by high principles, as long as you don't bow to the name that saves. He doesn't care if you follow rules, as long as you ignore redemption. His goal is to make people self-sufficient. To keep them moral—and lost.
[vimeo 2861332]Came back to the States for an interview with ABC Nightline News and to pick up some gear. -8 degrees in NYC made us think back to cold nights in Mongolia.
The Nightline piece should air sometime the last week of January, but now it is back to the bush for us. Thanks everyone for your prayers and support. We will need them more than ever as we set off for the Amazon this week. Many Blessings.
