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The Enemy Is Yonder
By Dr Paul Chappell
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:10-13 KJV
As part of his plans for a possible invasion of England, Napoleon sent the combined French and Spanish fleets to sail, knowing that he would only be able to carry out his plans after the British navy had been defeated. Admiral Nelson led the British fleet, but he was outnumbered by the navies of two countries. As the combat neared, Nelson learned that two of his officers had had a falling out and refused to even speak to each other, let alone cooperate for battle. He summoned them both to the HMS Victory, his flagship. When they arrived, he walked with both of them to the ship's rail. Pointing at the sails of the French and Spanish vessels looming on the horizon he simply said, “Gentlemen, yonder is the enemy.” The two men patched up their differences, and together they won the battle.
There is no way for God's people to be victorious over the world around us if we are consumed with fighting each other. Instead we are commanded to humbly work together, helping and encouraging one another in the face of our common enemy. When we realize the power of the forces aligned against us, we realize we have no time for disharmony and discord. Our love for God and the common presence of His Holy Spirit in each of our hearts gives us the basis on which to build a strongly united group of believers who are prepared to work together to win the victory.
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