And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men,
for not everyone has faith.
But the Lord is faithful,
and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:2-3 (NIV)
and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:2-3 (NIV)
Earlier today I met a friend for lunch. During the meal the conversation turned to the supernatural, and we began discussing the presence of angels and demons. Such concepts seem far removed from our modern days. We live in a world of test tubes and telescopes. We understand the laws of nature and have defied gravity as we race across the skies to reach the far corners of the globe. Internal organs are healed (or replaced), vision is restored, and teeth are straightened. GPS units track our locations, the internet connects the world together, and the earth has been "Googled". We've come so far, and yet somehow we've missed reality.
The world of the Bible is ancient. It's people had simple understanding of science, math, and the universe. But they understood something about supernatural reality that we in our modern world refuse to see. We have mastered the physical world, but refuse to see the spiritual. They couldn't understand the physical world. But in their limitation we can find their strength. By not understanding the physical world they did not become obsessed with it. Their vision was broad, encompassing both realities. Our vision, while deeper, is sadly narrow as we only allow our selves to see one reality.
There is a spiritual reality around us. Yes, I believe in demons. I believe in angels. I believe there are powers that seek to destroy and corrupt. But I also believe in something far more powerful--the greatest spirit of all who will deliver and protect me. The Father in heaven warns us of those forces that seek to devour us, but He also comforts us with the knowledge that He is in control and that He will strengthen and protect me during their attacks.
The world of the Bible is ancient. It's people had simple understanding of science, math, and the universe. But they understood something about supernatural reality that we in our modern world refuse to see. We have mastered the physical world, but refuse to see the spiritual. They couldn't understand the physical world. But in their limitation we can find their strength. By not understanding the physical world they did not become obsessed with it. Their vision was broad, encompassing both realities. Our vision, while deeper, is sadly narrow as we only allow our selves to see one reality.
There is a spiritual reality around us. Yes, I believe in demons. I believe in angels. I believe there are powers that seek to destroy and corrupt. But I also believe in something far more powerful--the greatest spirit of all who will deliver and protect me. The Father in heaven warns us of those forces that seek to devour us, but He also comforts us with the knowledge that He is in control and that He will strengthen and protect me during their attacks.
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