One of the images that the Bible uses to describe the life that we live is that of a battle.
This battle goes way back. After the fall of the first man and woman into sin, God decreed that there would be enmity between those who follow Him and those who follow the serpent (Gen..3:15).
Even for those who trust in the Lord, the battle remains. The world, the flesh, and the devil present constant perils, and in the face of it God calls us to “fight the good fight of faith” (1 Tim.6:12).
Unfortunately, today, many aren’t faring very well in this battle. They are weary and defeated. Instead of advancing in the way that they know God desires, they are immobilized by regret and sin’s dominion over them.
Because of this, it’s a good time to recall that though we are in a battle, God has not left us defenseless. Just as He ordained that we would have to endure a life of struggle, so did He appoint means that would equip us to emerge victorious in the struggle.