2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Today’s verse is one that I refer to a lot because I battle with my mind continuously. A look at my life here, I have struggled with depression and anxiety for quite some time. This verse is the only way I can stop the rollercoaster of my mind and emotions and bring things back to trusting God. I still struggle, despite reframing my thinking, but I thank God I am not alone in it and He is with me every thought, good or bad.
Paul reminds us to demolish arguments and pretensions. Not just stop thinking about them. Demolish them. Destroy them entirely. Refuse to allow them to take root in your head. Rip them up by the roots and shred them utterly and wholly.
How? By using spiritual weapons like God’s Word – through prayer and studying scripture – to win the inner battle of the mind. We don’t just destroy these hindering, limiting thoughts, but we replace them with God’s truth. We are not ignoring thoughts but are redirecting our minds to align with Christ’s will and demolish spiritual strongholds.
Look at Jesus during the temptation. Satan tempted him three times. And how did Jesus respond? He used the Word. He spoke God’s truths. He responded with Scripture. And because of it, the devil left and Jesus began His ministry.
When we study God’s Word and hide it in our hearts we are able to make the enemy flee. We respond with Scripture and banish those thoughts from our minds. And in doing so, we are being obedient to Christ, trusting in Him to help us and be with us, following Him and His holy ways.
We end with a personal question to ponder today. No need to share – this is between you and God. What thoughts do YOU need to take captive and replace with Scripture?
Prayer: Lord, My mind is Yours. Help me to demolish strongholds in my mind and replace it with Scripture. I want my mind to be focused wholly on Your Truths. Amen
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