Defending the Castle Part 2: Preparing for the Battle

Defending the Castle Part 2: Preparing for the Battle

In our spiritual life, it is crucial to recognize that we are engaged in a spiritual battle. The devil has malicious intentions against us, seeking to prevent us from fulfilling God's will and living in a state of joy and victory. However, as followers of Christ, we are more than conquerors and have the victory through Him. The question we must ask ourselves is: Do we live like it?

Recognizing the Battle

2 Chronicles 32:2–8 provides a vivid depiction of a physical battle that offers profound lessons for our spiritual lives. When King Hezekiah of Judah saw that Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, was coming to fight against Jerusalem, he took proactive steps to defend his kingdom. He consulted with his princes and mighty men, stopped the water supply outside the city to deprive the enemy, rebuilt the walls, and prepared weapons in abundance. Hezekiah also encouraged the people, reminding them that with God on their side, they need not fear.