Remember!

A line from the most recent Hunger Games movie was recently brought to my attention.  Before we get to that, in the interest of full disclosure, let me say that I have not seen the movie.  Nor have I seen the first Hunger Games movie.  And I may be one of the few people on the planet who have not seen the movies or read any of the Hunger Games books.  And it is not my intention here to  make any kind of commentary on them.  It is that one particular line that has grabbed my attention.

"Remember who the real enemy is."

That's the line that from the movie that got my attention.  I have no idea how it relates to the plot of the movie.  (And don't tell me.  I may get around to seeing the movies and/or reading the books one of these days!)

No matter how it relates to the plot of the film, it's good advice, isn't it?  Especially for those of us who call ourselves Christian.  "Remember who the real enemy is."

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."  (Ephesians 6:12 ESV)

"Remember who the real enemy is."

It isn't your spouse or your children.  It isn't your employer. 

It isn't your fellow church members.  Or the members from the church down the street.

It isn't politicians, even though there may be many of them with whom you have very strong disagreements.

"Remember who the real enemy is."

"Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour."  (1 Peter 5:8 ESV)

How do we win the battle?

By remembering who the enemy is.

By resisting him.  ("Resist the devil and he will flee from you."  James 4:7 ESV)

By being dressed and ready for battle.

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil......Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm."  (Ephesians 6:10-13 ESV)

"Remember who the real enemy is."