Wake up!

Last week at the CCA High School chapel, Bible teacher David Collins implored the students to wake up.  "We do not wrestle 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 6:12-13)  He shared that Satan in crouching at our doorstep waiting to devour us.

So, what can we do?  Mr. Collins encouraged all Christians to go on the attack.  "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ." (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

What are these weapons of our warfare?  Prayer and the Word of God equip us for battle.  Put on the armor of God and proclaim the name of Jesus, to whom every knee will bow and tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

My plea today is that all players, coaches, parents, and administrators prepare for the spiritual battle this week.  May we unite as children of the King to pull down strongholds, cast down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.  Amen.