The Thriver in Warfare
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled”
Our warfare is not “against flesh and blood” (Eph. 6:12); therefore, carnal (weak, worldly) weapons will not do. We need weapons that are God-empowered (mighty in God). Their purpose is for pulling down [demolishing] strongholds (anything opposing God’s will). Here Paul refers specifically to warfare in the mind, against arrogant, rebellious ideas and attitudes (which he terms arguments), and against every high thing (pride) opposed to the true knowledge of God. The aim is to bring every disobedient thought, idea or experience to the obedience of Christ.
As Christians, our greatest battle is in the mind. We have a war to fight in the mind. The enemy goes for weak Christians who do not indulge in the diet of the word. The word of God solidifies your faith. It is imperative for you to consider the arsenal God has provided for us to live a victorious life. We have spoken on meditating on the word of God. We have spoken on attending services so you can listen to the word of God, to build your faith and we have dealt extensively on developing a prayer life. In all of the above, if we take the word in daily, we will thrive even in the battle of the mind. Warfare is unavoidable, however we can allow the Holy Spirit to strengthen us in our weaknesses so we can overcome in the battle of the mind. The mind has been made for the word. Take up the word and arm yourself so you can thrive no matter what.
Warfare to a thriver, is the ideal arena to thrive through the word of his/her testimony.
From the February 2026 issue, themed THE YEAR TO THRIVE.
