Awake & Armed: Recognizing Spiritual Warfare
Have you ever felt like life hit you from every side: chaos, doubt, and discouragement flooding in at once? In this episode of She is Courageous, Rachel opens up about her own season of spiritual battles and unpacks what Scripture says about warfare we cannot see. You’ll discover how to recognize the enemy’s schemes, stand firm in faith, and remember the victory already secured in Christ.
Show Notes
In this episode, Rachel explores what the Bible says about spiritual warfare, why it often shows up after moments of breakthrough, and how we can face it with courage. Through personal stories and Scripture, she reminds us that while the enemy schemes, God has already won the victory.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 6:12 – “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”
Matthew 24:10–12 – “And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.”
1 Peter 5:8–9 – “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.”
Matthew 13:24–30 – The Parable of the Weeds (full passage included in transcript).
Mark 4:18–19 – “And others are the ones sown among thorns. They are those who hear the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.”
2 Kings 6:15–17 – “When the servant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. And the servant said, ‘Alas, my master! What shall we do?’ He said, ‘Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’ Then Elisha prayed and said, ‘O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.’ So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”
Romans 8:37 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Psalm 91 – “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler…” (full chapter recommended for reading).
Key Takeaways:
Spiritual warfare often shows up after spiritual victories.
The enemy sows doubt, distraction, and lies to keep us from seeing God’s work.
We must ask God to open our eyes to His perspective.
Victory is already ours in Christ—our role is to remain steadfast and aware.
