Comparing Spiritual Warfare to Military Combat: The Flight of the "Memphis Belle" in WWII
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I just wanted to compare this well-known true story movie, "Memphis Belle," with spiritual warfare. the video scene I found shows the final bombing run (on a deadly factory, not people). Previously, the movie told how the plane had gone through unimaginable defensive fire, which in those days included the enemy firing "flack" up into the sky which was exploding shrapnel meant to tear apart the planes. When the target was covered by clouds, the crew was glad, thinking they could return home. From what I remember from the dialog, the captain began to turn the plane around to make another run directly into and through the deadly, explosive gauntlet they had just survived. I think a crew member said, "he can't be serious," and the captain replied, "we came here to bomb a factory; if we don't do it, someone else will have to return and risk their lives." (paraphrase from memory, not actual quotes; Movie: "Memphis Belle," ; Director: Michael Caton-Jones; Warner Bros. 1990.).
"He can't be serious." (About making another run through the deadly gauntlet)
"We came here to bomb a factory..."
This was the final 25th mission for the plane and crew.
Spiritual warfare,and life in general in this amazing world, is about the same, unseen combat, but very real. Jesus never raised a sword, but was, and is the greatest spiritual warrior to ever live. As Christians, we are called to the same fearless courage, facing spiritual enemies, and people controlled or influenced by them, knowing that if what we are doing is supported by God, we will survive safely, knowing we are protected by all power and authority of Heaven and earth.
"And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28; ASV; biblestudytools.com); (meaning to revere only God who has authority and power above all).
--words of Jesus
Good topic/thread.
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Some Christians take lightly about "spiritual warfare."
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" For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers,
against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against
the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm. "
Ephesians 6:12
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Weapons of spiritual warfare:
- Armor of God ( Ephesians 6:13-18 )
- Also, you need "discernment and wisdom."
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Some Christians take lightly about "spiritual warfare."
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" For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers,
against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against
the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm. "
Ephesians 6:12
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Weapons of spiritual warfare:
- Armor of God ( Ephesians 6:13-18 )
- Also, you need "discernment and wisdom."
The enemy is rank and file deep......not only do we have to engage the lost and the Satan inspired and led command element listed in Ephesians, but also the skewed false dogmas and ideologies peddled by the so called Christian religions of our day...............soon the Devil will realize he has but a little time left....and when that happens.....an all out assault under the banner of war, wearing out and overcoming the saints for 3.5 years will commence......if JESUS does not come when he comes there will be no flesh left alive on the planet.......work while we have the light.....the night is coming when NO MAN will be able to work..........!!!!!!