Zechariah 4:6. So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.”
God’s people are not called to fight earthly battles but spiritual ones. We are soldiers in the Lord’s army, engaged in a battle that began long before our time—a battle against our true enemy, the devil, as Scripture reminds us, “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 2:3–4).
The devil is not a myth or symbol. He is a fallen angel with great power, one who deceived the first humans in Eden and has been leading the world toward destruction ever since (Genesis 3:1–5, Revelation 12:9). From the beginning, he has waged war not through visible weapons but through deception, fear, pride, and doubt. He will not surrender before human effort or willpower. He bows only before the power of God.
Scripture describes him as “a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). His targets are often anxious or spiritually complacent believers. He attacks those who have forgotten that Christ has already won the victory. That is why Scripture commands: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
The enemy’s strategy has not changed. He still disguises himself as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). He still manipulates people to draw them away from God. He still blinds the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:4). His hierarchy of darkness operates with frightening precision, launching spiritual attacks on every front (Ephesians 6:11–16).
That is why human strength is useless in this war. Our intelligence, wealth, or power cannot overcome the devil’s schemes. The battle is won only “by My Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty (Zechariah 4:6).
The Holy Spirit is our power, and the Word of God is our sword (Ephesians 6:17). The Word pierces through the enemy’s lies—it is “alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword” (Hebrews 4:12). When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He did not argue with the devil or rely on reason. He spoke the Word: “It is written.” Each time, the devil retreated in defeat (Matthew 4:1–11).
That same authority belongs to every believer who stands in Christ. When you declare the truth of the gospel, darkness flees. The cross has already broken Satan’s power. The victory of Jesus is now your victory:
“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and He went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with Him.” (Acts 10:38)
This is the essence of evangelism—to set captives free from the power of Satan, the curse of sin, and the shadow of hell. And the method remains unchanged: “The Word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power” (Acts 19:20).
When you live by the Spirit and speak the Word, the power of the Throne will flow through you. You will become a vessel through which God reveals His might and mercy to the world. Do not be afraid—the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead dwells in you.
So stand firm. Know who you are in Christ. Do not define yourself by fear, failure, or circumstance, but by the Word of God. The battle is not yours—it belongs to the Lord. Live not by might, nor by power, but by His Spirit.
Prayer. Father, thank You for giving me the victory through Jesus Christ. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may stand firm in Your Word and overcome the schemes of the enemy. Use my life to bring freedom, healing, and salvation to those still trapped in darkness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.