One of the reasons the Kingdom Hearts series is so popular is its’ accessibility, featuring a style of gameplay that can be successfully enjoyed by even the most casual gamer. But these missions still require effort and participation by the player to complete… success is only achieved through a combination of preparation and execution. From gathering the correct materials to synthesize items, seeking out and acquiring specific pieces of armor to optimize our load outs, and actually performing the platforming and combat actions that advance the story, these battles aren’t automatically won. Sora and his crew might be exceptionally gifted, but these gifts must be cultivated and applied before victory is earned.

While the weapons that we’ve been called to wield in our day-to-day battles are spiritual rather than physical, there are still things we must do in our physical realm as the Lord’s servants to work in these fields until He returns… and these tasks will require our intentional spiritual preparation to physically accomplish. Our willingness to serve the Lord is important, but it is only one part of the equation. Achieving success in today’s missions also requires prayerful preparation, deliberate Bible study, and intentional activation of our gifts. Battling the darkness isn’t a passive process… let’s equip our armor before we hit the battlefield.

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13

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