Ephesians 6:18a Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,

Yesterday I left off saying that this is the most important part of spiritual warfare, more so even than the armor of God. I would like to expand on that thought, if you don’t mind.

In Paul’s time the only thing he knew about warfare was armor and tactics. He spoke to both. Paul did not know about GPS satellites, infrared night vision goggles, or drones. If he had, his conversation might have been expanded. But God knew and in this God expressed our modern day command and control via verse 6:18a above, praying always, getting God involved in every aspect.

When we attacked Saddam Hussein during Enduring Freedom, our first objective was to destroy command and control centers of his defense systems. Our very first bomb went right down thru the roof of that Bagdad facility. Then we took out radar sites leaving him blind. You could see his anti-aircraft weapons firing wildly into a night sky at aircraft that had already left the area.

What makes us think that our enemy does not know this tactic? Will not Satan first attack our command and control centers? His first attack will be to get us to stop praying. How he accomplishes that attack will be varied and devious. He will personalize it depending on our vulnerabilities. He does not know our minds but he knows our flesh.

He will attack pride with “the battle is won, the war is over.” Over confidence is a weakness, nothing is more dangerous than a wounded animal. Sin while it has received its death blow is not yet removed from the battlefield.

My most fearful night in Vietnam was not the night I was shot. It was the first night back alone on the perimeter. My Captain knew and came crawling up behind me and said, “It’s me. Don’t be afraid.” He knew that night was going to be tough on me, so he let me know I wasn’t alone. He settled my nerves, he calmed the storm. Prayer often will do that for us, but the enemy comes about roaring looking to place fear where fear isn’t warranted.

Where are your defenses most vulnerable?