We are living in days that can only be described as a spiritual battle. That phrase, once reserved for sermons and Bible conferences, is now commonly heard from people across every walk of life. Even those who are not theologians or Bible scholars are admitting that what we are witnessing goes beyond politics, economics, or military strategy. Something deeper is at work.
Scripture tells us this should not surprise us. Psalm 2 declares that the kings of the earth conspire against the Lord and against His Anointed. The Bible acknowledges conspiracies. Satan himself is the great conspirator. What we are watching unfold globally is not random chaos; it is coordinated rebellion against God’s order.
As I speak with former members of Congress, military intelligence officers, policy experts, and analysts, the consensus is sobering. America is headed toward very troubling days. The buildup in the Middle East, the economic instability, the technological upheaval driven by artificial intelligence, and the moral collapse in our culture all point to a season of testing.
If this is truly a spiritual battle, then our response must be biblical. We do not fight spiritual wars with carnal weapons. We need a biblical battle plan.
Dr. Rob Lindsted joined me to discuss what that plan looks like. He summarized it in four simple but powerful words: pray, oppose, witness, and read.
Pray for God’s Will and His Kingdom
Prayer is not a ritual; it is our first line of defense. The Lord’s Prayer itself gives us the pattern: Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. When we pray that, we are acknowledging that this world is not operating according to God’s order. We are asking for His rule to be manifested.
We do not always know what dangers await us each day. We do not know what spiritual attacks may come against our flesh, our mind, or our spirit. That is why we begin in prayer. We ask God to direct our steps, to protect our minds, and to use us for His purposes.
We are triune beings: body, soul, and spirit. The battle touches all three. The flesh tempts us. The mind must be guarded through faith. The spirit must stand against satanic opposition. Prayer aligns us with God and strengthens us for each front of that battle.
Oppose Evil Without Apology
It is not enough to recognize evil; we must oppose it. That begins in our own lives. What we allow into our minds through entertainment, media, and culture shapes our thinking. If we feed ourselves moral rot, we should not be surprised when our discernment weakens.
We are living in a time when unspeakable wickedness is normalized. Scandals involving exploitation and abuse are shrugged off. Moral boundaries are mocked. Even within the church, there is a growing reluctance to call sin what it is.
Scripture calls us to stand. Ephesians instructs us to put on the whole armor of God and to stand firm. That armor is designed for the front lines. We are not told to retreat but to withstand.
Sometimes opposing evil means being the only one in the room willing to say, this is wrong. Yet often when one person speaks, others quietly admit they felt the same but lacked the courage to say it. Silence strengthens evil. Righteous opposition restrains it.
Witness While the Door Is Open
One of the most remarkable realities of this moment is that many people sense something is deeply wrong. They may not articulate it in theological language, but they recognize that we are in extraordinary times.
This creates opportunity.
Dr. Lindsted shared how even restaurant servers, people who might not fit our stereotype of churchgoers, readily accept a book or tract explaining how to go to heaven. Many respond by recalling something a grandparent once told them about the last days. They are listening.
Before people can be saved, they must recognize they are lost. In our culture, sin is no longer difficult to identify. The chaos, confusion, and corruption are visible to anyone paying attention. We must be ready to point people to the only solution: the finished work of Jesus Christ. His death, burial, and resurrection are sufficient. It is Christ alone.
In times of uncertainty, hearts are often more open. We must not waste that opportunity.
Read and Stand on the Word of God
Finally, we must read. Not headlines. Not speculation. The Word of God.
God’s Word does not return void. It renews the mind, strengthens the spirit, and equips us with discernment. Without a steady diet of Scripture, we are vulnerable to deception. With it, we are grounded.
This is not old-fashioned advice. It is timeless instruction. Bring your Bible. Test what you hear. Compare it with Scripture. The days ahead will require Christians who are anchored in truth, not swayed by every emotional narrative or cultural pressure.
The Bible tells us to be sober-minded. It tells us a prudent man sees danger and takes refuge. That refuge is first and foremost spiritual, but it also involves wise action.
Economic Uncertainty and the Great Taking
Alongside spiritual concerns, we are also facing serious economic vulnerabilities. I discussed with Alex Newman the growing awareness of what has been called the great taking. The argument, supported by extensive documentation, is that legal and financial structures have been altered over decades in ways that leave ordinary Americans exposed in the event of a major financial collapse.
Whether one agrees with every detail or not, the broader principle stands: our system is fragile. We have seen how quickly supply chains can break down, how rapidly stores can empty, and how dependent we are on centralized systems.
Prudence is not panic. It is preparation.
Scripture speaks of gold, silver, land, houses, and cattle as forms of wealth. It is wise to evaluate what we truly own and what is merely a digital promise. It is wise to consider tangible assets, practical skills, and the ability to provide for one’s family. It is wise to remember that a prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, while the fool ignores it and suffers the consequences.
Food security, economic stability, and even global conflict are no longer abstract possibilities. With tensions rising in the Middle East and warnings from analysts about cyber attacks, infrastructure threats, and engineered crises, it would be irresponsible to dismiss the risks.
Yet even here, our primary focus remains spiritual. Fear does not come from God. Wisdom does.
Little Is Much When God Is in It
In John 6, Jesus took a small boy’s lunch and fed a multitude. Little is much when God is in it.
Our prayers may seem small. Our stand against evil may feel lonely. Our efforts to witness may appear insignificant. Our daily reading of Scripture may seem ordinary. But when offered to God, these simple acts become powerful.
We cannot control global events. We cannot single-handedly reform corrupt systems. But we can pray. We can oppose evil. We can witness. We can read and stand on the Word.
In dangerous days, that is not weakness. That is our biblical battle plan.
