Spiritual Warfare – God Is With You Always

 

Sermon: Spiritual Warfare – God Is With You Always

Text: Ephesians 6:12 (ESV) – "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."

Introduction:

Brothers and sisters, every single day, we are engaged in a battle—not against people, not against circumstances, but against spiritual forces of darkness. This is spiritual warfare, and whether we realize it or not, it’s happening all around us. The enemy wants us to doubt, to fear, to give up—but God reminds us that He is with us always (Matthew 28:20).

Today, I want to talk about how this battle plays out in our daily lives, how God fights for us, and how even in our struggles—like my own journey with cerebral palsy—we see His faithfulness.

1. Spiritual Warfare Is Real and Daily

The Bible shows us that spiritual warfare isn’t just a one-time event—it’s a constant reality.

Job was attacked by Satan, losing everything, yet he held onto faith (Job 1-2).

David faced Goliath, not just a giant, but a spiritual stronghold of fear (1 Samuel 17).

Jesus Himself was tempted in the wilderness (Matthew 4), proving that even the Son of God faced spiritual battles.

We fight every day too.

Temptation whispers, "Just give in."

Doubt says, "God isn’t listening."

Pain and struggle make us wonder, "Why me?"

But here’s the truth: If the enemy is fighting you this hard, it means you’re a threat to him.

2. Our Weakness Is Where God Shows His Strength

Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 12:9 – "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

I know what weakness feels like. Cerebral palsy means daily challenges—pain, frustration, limitations. Some days, the enemy whispers, "You’re not enough. God doesn’t care." But then I remember:

Moses stuttered, yet God used him to speak to Pharaoh (Exodus 4).

Paul had a "thorn in the flesh," yet God’s power worked through him (2 Corinthians 12:7-10).

My disability isn’t a mistake—it’s a reminder that God’s strength shows up best when I rely on Him. The same is true for you. Whatever your struggle, it’s not your defeat—it’s God’s platform for victory.

3. The Battle Belongs to the Lord

In 2 Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat faced an impossible war. But God said: "The battle is not yours, but Mine."

When we’re in spiritual warfare:

We don’t fight alone. (Exodus 14:14 – "The Lord will fight for you.")

We put on God’s armor. (Ephesians 6:13-17 – Truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Word.)

We worship in the storm. (Like Paul and Silas in prison—Acts 16:25.)

Every time I take a painful step, every time I face a challenge, I have a choice: Will I focus on the struggle, or on the God who walks with me through it?

Conclusion: The Victory Is Already Won

Revelation 12:11 says we overcome "by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony."

Spiritual warfare is real, but so is God’s presence.

When the enemy says "You’re weak," God says "My power is perfected in you."

When the enemy says "You’re alone," God says "I will never leave you."

When the enemy says "You can’t win," God says "I’ve already won the victory."

So today, remember:

You are in a battle, but you are not defeated.

Your weakness is an opportunity for God’s strength.

The fight is the Lord’s—stand firm in Him.

No matter what you face—pain, fear, doubt, disability—God is with you. And if God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31).

Let’s pray.

"Heavenly Father, thank You that You fight for us. When we feel weak, remind us that You are strong. When we feel alone, remind us that You are near. Help us to put on Your armor daily and stand firm in Your victory. In Jesus’ name, Amen."

Would you stand and declare with me today: "The battle is the Lord’s, and I will not fear!"