When my children were young, after dinner they would crawl up next to me on the couch and we’d watch the science fiction television series Star Trek. It first aired on September 8, 1966, and ran for three seasons and 79 episodes.
The incredible explorations
aboard the USS Enterprise were always enjoyable. Most of the episodes provided exciting
entertainment. The mission of the
starship Enterprise was to explore space, seek out new life and new
civilizations, and go where no one had gone before.
It brings a smile to my face
when I think of the catchphrases: “Beam me up, Scotty,” and “Shields are up and
holding.”
If I could see with my natural
eyes the things taking place in the invisible realm of spiritual beings, I
might be frightened. I imagine there are
ongoing battles between good and evil on a scale far greater than the stories
of space exploration and the conflicts faced with dubious characters from
distant planets.
In my mind’s eye, I can almost
see a Romulan vessel dropping out of warp speed—faster than the speed of
light—using its cloaking device to remain hidden from Captain James T. Kirk and
his crew. Though invisible to the naked
eye, the crew of the Enterprise always managed to gain the upper hand. They never wavered in their efforts to
protect everyone on board.
In a similar way, I believe I
am surrounded and protected by forces of good—unseen, yet fighting for my
soul. Cherubim and seraphim, heavenly
beings, stand guard against the attacks of Satan and his minions. I believe God’s invisible warriors are in
constant conflict with fallen angels—the third who chose Lucifer over God.
The Scripture in Ephesians
6:12 tells us: “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,
against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
Make no mistake: God and His
heavenly hosts have our best interests at heart, and everything remains under
His control. They are far more powerful
than Satan and his angels could ever hope to be. Yet despite their lesser power, evil
persists, seeking to capture our minds and souls while remaining hidden from
sight.
Though I cannot see the
enemy—or the army of God surrounding me—I am grateful for the invisible shield
of protection that keeps me safe from the one who prowls like a roaring lion,
seeking whom he may devour. God overshadows
my coming and going with the invisible shield of the Holy Spirit.
We walk in victory, day-to-day
when we keep shields up through prayer, awareness, kindness, and discipline.
Whom shall I fear when Captain
Jesus is at the helm of my vessel?
Written by,
Papa Boyd
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