A Spiritual Battle of Huge Proportions

If you think preaching the gospel isn't a spiritual battle then think again. Anytime the Word is sown in human hearts, a battle ensues. It is either the world, the flesh, or the devil that assaults the Word. God's Word is not bound by man's sin and it will not return to God void without accomplishing the task for which God sends it out. There is power in the Word, which does it's work in those who believe (1 Thess. 2:13). So, where does the battle come in? When Satan tries to steal away God's Word from people.

Not buying it? See Matthew 13:19 for proof. The evil one snatches away the seed that is sown. He gets His elbows on the table and chows down, so to speak, on what is meant to transform lives, renew minds and set the prisoners free. What can we do about it? Make sure that when we hear the Word we obey it. That we are able to put everything together and incorporate it into our lives appropriately. That we hear and understand the Word so that we bear good works in keeping with saving faith.