Battling the dark or evil side

Good morning everyone!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. Why do some bad things happen to good people? Does God allow this to happen. Let's look at Ephesians 6:12

"For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseens world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places."

Those who are not "flesh and blood enemies" are demons over whom the devil has control. They are not mere fantasies==they are very real. We face a powerful army whose goal is to defeat Christ's church. When we believe in Christ, these beings become our enemies, and they try every device to turn us away from HIM and back to sin. Although we are assured of victory, we must engage in the struggle until Christ returns, because Satan is constantly battling against all who are on the LORD's side. We need supernatural power to defeat Satan and God has provided this by giving us his Holy Spirit within us and his armor surrounding us.

If you feel discouraged, remember Jesus' words to Peter: "Upon this rock I will build my church, and as the powers of hell will not conquer it" Matthew 16:18.

Stand tall, stand proud in the LORD, our Living God!! Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny