10 Finally, be strong in the LORD and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, ~ Ephesians 6:10-18
There is indeed a war going on right now, all around us, for the souls of man. The enemy has deceived us into believing that he either doesn’t exist and even if he did exist, it’s nowhere near us. In fact, it’s far, far away.
That’s how Christians think about demonization, oppression, and spiritual warfare. They think that it is a thing of the past. As a matter of fact, it’s only in the Gospels, and all of that ended with signs and wonders and miracles when the last apostle died.
When the truth is the enemy is very near. He is up close and personal; he is in your face close. But praise the LORD; we have a friend in the LORD Jesus, a friend who sticketh closer than a brother. Whose power has not diminished. Who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Therefore, don’t believe the lies of the enemy that there is no more power in the name of Jesus. Believe the Truth of God that where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is freedom, and whom the Son sets free is free indeed.