We live in a world that is undeniably broken and dark, and this past week has been a heavy reminder of that reality. Many of us are carrying burdens—personal struggles, grief, confusion, and even anger at the violence and evil we see around us. Yet, in the midst of all this, we must remember that Jesus Christ has already won the victory. The answer to what ails our culture, our nation, and our own hearts is not found in politics, revenge, or human effort, but in the gospel of Jesus Christ. He alone brings the grace, forgiveness, and love that can transform lives and heal what is broken.It’s easy, especially when we are hurt or outraged, to focus our anger on people. But Scripture teaches us that our real enemy is not flesh and blood, but the spiritual forces of evil that operate behind the scenes. The devil, our flesh, and the world system are the true adversaries, and we must not be ignorant of their schemes. When we fixate on people, we allow the real enemy to go undetected and unchecked, wreaking havoc in our lives and communities.Paul’s words in Ephesians 6 remind us to stand firm, not in our own strength, but in the Lord’s mighty power. We are called to put on the full armor of God, to recognize the unseen battle, and to resist the urge to fight with the weapons of this world. Jesus calls us to a radically different way: to overcome evil with good, to love and pray for our enemies, and to let the Holy Spirit produce in us what we cannot manufacture ourselves—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and self-control.This is not easy. In fact, it’s impossible in our own strength. But as we die to ourselves and allow the Spirit to fill us, we become people who can bring light into darkness. We are called to be on offense, not defense—to take the gospel boldly into the world, to pray, to praise, and to trust that God is sovereign and just. Even in the darkest times, God can redeem and use what the enemy meant for harm. Our calling is to bring heaven to earth, to be light in the darkness, and to trust that Jesus is building His church, and nothing can prevail against it.Youtube Chapters[00:00] - Welcome[01:10] - A Heavy Week: Grief and Brokenness[03:00] - Violence and the Reality of Evil[05:38] - The Only Answer: The Gospel[08:37] - Our Real Enemy: Not Flesh and Blood[10:15] - The Three Enemies: Devil, Flesh, World[13:10] - Paul’s Transformation and Mission[15:27] - Ephesians 6: Standing Firm[16:42] - The Unseen Battle[18:53] - The Way of Jesus vs. The Way of the Flesh[20:14] - Loving and Praying for Enemies[21:41] - The Fruit of the Spirit in Dark Times[22:55] - Romans 12: Living Honorably and Peaceably[39:05] - How We Fight: Prayer and Praise[40:59] - Humility and Drawing Near to God[42:26] - Praying for Our Nation and Leaders[43:26] - The Power of Jesus’ Name[46:13] - Bringing Heaven to Earth[52:15] - Closing Blessing and Invitation to Prayer