If You can't see it or measure it, does it exist?

SCRIPTURE
(Ephesians 6:11&12) "Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."


OBSERVATION
Paul is trying to make a distinction between tangible earthly powers, those you can see and physically fight, and spiritual forces, which are not seen with the naked eye but are the more serious and eternally damaging. He encourages his readers to recognize the schemes of this invisible foe, and fight him with spiritual weapons.

APPLICATION
Modern science demands that if we can't see something, and thus measure its effect, it doesn't exist. Paul is warning us to watch out, because this way of thinking will lead you astray and destroy your faith.

PRAYER
Lord, help me remember that physical validation has little bearing on spiritual forces, or where our true battle lies. You are my help and deliverer.
By Pastor Roger Watson