Enjoy this message from Pastor Tyler Schoenberger called "The High ground" on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Reach Church in Bear, Delaware!

Spiritual warfare is a reality every believer must understand, avoiding both disbelief in the devil's existence and unhealthy obsession with him. Satan, a fallen angel working through cosmic powers and spiritual forces of evil, prowls like a lion seeking to devour believers. This lion analogy is strategic - lions lack stamina for long chases, preferring to stalk their prey and kill by suffocation. Similarly, Satan attempts to suffocate our spiritual life through grudges, anger, and bitterness.

The key to victory isn't engaging in combat with a defeated devil but standing firm in Christ's victory. The armor of God described in Ephesians 6 isn't about putting on separate items but illustrating who we already are in Christ. Paul emphasizes 'standing' four times in four verses because our position in Christ is our strength. We often fail to stand firm when we crumble under pressure, are easily swayed by others' opinions, or become discouraged by obstacles. Standing firm isn't passive - it means praying continually, staying alert, and boldly proclaiming the gospel. From our position on the high ground of Calvary, we can endure attacks because we stand in the victory Jesus has already won.