“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling.”
—Ephesians 1:18, NASB

Reflection
We will never beat the devil and his demons by warring in the flesh. Our fight is spiritual, and we need Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Anointed One, to open the eyes of our hearts so we can see as He sees. Darkness is not merely a vague force; demons are actual enemies of our souls, fallen beings who hate humanity because we bear God’s image. But Jesus trains us for this war, teaches us how demons gain access, and leads us into freedom as we learn to close every door.

Application

• Make this a focal point of prayer: “Lord, open the eyes of my heart to see in the Spirit.”
• Ask God to reveal any access points that need to be shut under the authority of Jesus.

Prayer
Lord Jesus, open the eyes of our hearts. Train us to recognize the battle without fear, to stop warring in the flesh, and to stand in Your authority against every work of darkness. Amen.