Know Your Enemy!

2 Corinthians 10:3-4 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.”

Before any war is started or any battle is fought, military minds come together and develop a strategy for victory. Military strategists develop the best possible plan and soldiers execute the plan. The plan on paper is called the strategy. The plan executed on the ground is called tactics. The soldiers execute the General’s plan and the General gets all of the credit.

Jesus Christ has already won the strategic battle in the angelic conflict. He won it at the Cross, proclaimed victory in Sheol, and is seated of the right hand of God. (EPH 4:9-10; COL 2:14-15) As believers enlisted by Jesus Christ we must fight the tactical battles everyday. In order to win the tactical battles, we must know and counter our enemy’s tactics. One of the Satan's tactics, according to Scripture, is Surveillance and Reconnaissance.

“Information is a negotiator's greatest weapon.” Victor Kiam

What is an Surveillance and Reconnaissance?

Surveillance is defined as the close observation of a person or group, especially one under suspicion; the act of observing or the condition of being observed; the collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of data. A type of observational study that involves continuous monitoring of occurrences within a population.

Reconnaissance is an examination of a territory, or of an enemy's position, for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for directing military operations; a preparatory expedition. "Reconnaissance in force" is a demonstration or attack by a large force of troops for the purpose of discovering the position and strength of an enemy.

Satan is closely observing Christians with his army of fallen angles. These fallen angels are collecting information on our strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies and disseminating the compiled data back to Satan to devise a plan for attack. This is a continuous monitoring; you are being watched for the purpose of military operations. (1 Peter 5:8-9)

Job 1:9-10 “Then Satan answered the LORD, "Does Job fear God for nothing? "Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.”

Satan knew about all of Job’s blessings. Satan knew about Job’s faith. Satan knew about Job’s family. Satan knew about Job’s family’s faith. Satan knew that God had a hedge of protection around Job. Satan knew Job!! He is also compiling information on you. He knows the strength your faith. He knows your tendencies. He knows your weaknesses. He knows you. There is a dossier on YOU! Be prepared! Use sound judgment! Be On the Alert!

“Information is the oxygen of the modern age. It seeps through the walls topped by barbed wire; it wafts across the electrified borders.” Ronald Regan