HELPING MINISTRIES MOVE FORWARD

We Have Seen The Enemy

Feb 16, 2025 | Illustration, Spiritual Life

Some time ago, our family was at a waterpark in the northern part of the Twin Cities. In the men's bathroom was a liquor ad on the wall. It had a photo of a rough looking, biker-type dude, and on the back of his biker vest were these words: We have seen the enemy and it is daylight.

And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. (John 3:19-20)

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:6-14)