War
If it is the heart, then it is also war. We are at war. The battle is over the heart.

"There was a war in heaven. Satan, who deceives the whole earth, was thrown down to the earth and his angels were thrown down with him... he was overcome by the blood of the Lamb...Woe to the Earth and the sea, because the devil has come down to you, having great wrath because his time is short...and the dragon was enraged with the woman, and went off to make war with her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus." Revelation 12:7-17

There was war in heaven...
Satan was thrown down to earth as were his angels (demons)...
Woe to the earth because the devil has great wrath...
He was enraged with the woman...
And went off to make war with her offspring.

Satan is here. He is about making war with us and he is enraged. Pretty scary stuff. What does he rejoice in? Ted Haggard's fall. A man secretly trapped by pornography. An affair between a family man and a woman in his office. Greed taking over a man's decision making compromising his beliefs for the extra buck. A CEO seeking his own glory and riches ahead of the best interests of his employees and shareholders. All of these make the demons shout with glee.

I heard an interesting commentary about leadership - especially spiritual leadership. The speaker said, "You know the exceptionally bright, driven 25-year old employee who wants to be the CEO. He wants it bad. Yet, he is incredibly unprepared for that role. He is bright - no doubt - but he is immature. He isn't battle-tested. He hasn't seen the cycles to know when to expand and when to store dry powder. Those that crave power and responsibilty and leadership have no idea what they wish for."

Those that sit around and dream of becoming "the next Billy Graham", or the next spiritual leader of a church or community, have no idea what they are asking for. Satan prowls around looking for someone to devour. Who better than our spiritual leaders?

Satan came here to wage war. He is looking for men he can take out. Many a great leader has stumbled never to stand again - exactly the intent of the war. Take you out once and for all. Men, beware. Stand on guard. Watch your back. Watch the back's of your closest friends. Don't compromise. Don't let yourself get into situations where you can't escape. Be on guard.

The good news? "He was overcome by the blood of the Lamb."

Soar!