"[Christianity] is a civil war, a rebellion, and we are living in a part of the universe occupied by the rebel. Enemy-occupied territory--that is what this world is. Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign of sabotage." -C.S. Lewis
So I am in the process of reading Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis and saying it is great is an understatement! Above is an interesting quote from the book. I have heard many many many parallels comparing Christianity to other things, but never have I ever thought of Christianity as a spy mission. Basically Lewis is trying to make the point that this is not where we belong. Earth is not our final resting place, not our home, and not our territory. Heaven is. The world is occupied by so many worldly things (...I know who wouda thought?!?) that we are to triumph over for the glory of God.
This world is the devil's realm; however, in the midst of all the evil, God is undeniably present. He can be quiet yet he knows what is going on through the rebellion. There are no secret plans to overthrow Him that He does not know about, and He has his spies that are behind enemy lines working for Him...Christians. As Christians, we are supposed to sabotage any and all of the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11-12 says, "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." We are to suit up and get ready for battle because when we step forward and expose ourselves as Christians, we are going to be persecuted in some way, shape, or form.
Fortunately, we know who wins this war. The rebel is subdued. Revelation 20:9-10 reads, "[Satan's armies]...surrounded the camp of God's people...but fire came down from heaven and devoured [Satan's armies]. And the devil, who deceived them, was throw into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever." As Christians, we can rest assured that our scars will be worth the battle and that in the end, we will find that our God reigns.
I challenge you to suit up and go sabotage the devil.
So I am in the process of reading Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis and saying it is great is an understatement! Above is an interesting quote from the book. I have heard many many many parallels comparing Christianity to other things, but never have I ever thought of Christianity as a spy mission. Basically Lewis is trying to make the point that this is not where we belong. Earth is not our final resting place, not our home, and not our territory. Heaven is. The world is occupied by so many worldly things (...I know who wouda thought?!?) that we are to triumph over for the glory of God.
This world is the devil's realm; however, in the midst of all the evil, God is undeniably present. He can be quiet yet he knows what is going on through the rebellion. There are no secret plans to overthrow Him that He does not know about, and He has his spies that are behind enemy lines working for Him...Christians. As Christians, we are supposed to sabotage any and all of the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11-12 says, "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." We are to suit up and get ready for battle because when we step forward and expose ourselves as Christians, we are going to be persecuted in some way, shape, or form.
Fortunately, we know who wins this war. The rebel is subdued. Revelation 20:9-10 reads, "[Satan's armies]...surrounded the camp of God's people...but fire came down from heaven and devoured [Satan's armies]. And the devil, who deceived them, was throw into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever." As Christians, we can rest assured that our scars will be worth the battle and that in the end, we will find that our God reigns.
I challenge you to suit up and go sabotage the devil.
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