Shaken Into Boldness: Fighting Darkness with the Heart of Christ
Shaken Into Boldness
This past week has been heavy. Headlines once again reminded us of the violence tearing through our nation, and emotions have run high—grief, anger, confusion. Many of us have wrestled with how to respond.
At LEV Church, we chose silence on social media. Not because we don’t care. Not because we’re indifferent. But because we want to be measured in our response. In a culture quick to react, we don’t want to add to the noise. The Church is not called to be just another voice—we are called to bring clarity, purpose, and truth.
And here’s the truth: every life matters because every life bears the image of God. To celebrate death—any death—is to deny God’s image. Whether victim or perpetrator, Jesus died for all. The heart of Christ is that none should perish, but that all would come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).
The Real Enemy
The Apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:12:
“Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
The real enemy is not people. It’s not politics. It’s not systems. The real enemy is sin, darkness, and the devil himself. Too many Christians waste energy fighting people while ignoring the forces of darkness. We win arguments but risk losing souls.
If Satan can convince us that people are the problem, then we will never fight the true battle. But the Church is not called to shadowbox with humanity—we are called to war in the Spirit, to take authority in Jesus’ name, and to see captives set free.
Boldness Is Not Optional
The early Church understood this. Under threat, persecution, and even death, their prayer was not for safety but for boldness (Acts 4:29–31). And God answered.
A timid Church will never withstand a roaring enemy. A silent Church will never proclaim a saving gospel. Boldness isn’t rooted in personality, politics, or willpower—it is born in intimacy with Jesus.
Acts 4:13 says the rulers were astonished at Peter and John because “they recognized that these men had been with Jesus.” That’s it. That was their credential. Their source of courage was time spent in His presence.
The devil doesn’t fear a busy, loud, or wealthy church. But he trembles at a praying church.
Returning to Prayer
So here is our call: return to prayer. Not as a ritual, not as a habit, but as a lifeline. Spiritual boldness is born on our knees, in the presence of God.
That’s why LEV Church is setting aside specific times to pray together:
Mondays at 9 AM
Wednesdays at Noon (plus our regular 6 PM prayer group)
Fridays at 3 PM
If you can’t join us physically, set an alarm, pause wherever you are, and pray. This is not just an invitation. This is a call to arms.
When God’s people pray, heaven moves. Chains break. Darkness trembles.
Living What We Know
James 1:22 challenges us: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
We don’t need more information—we need obedience. We already know prayer matters. We already know intimacy matters. The question is, will we live it?
The enemy is relentless in his destruction. How much more should we be relentless in our devotion?
The Question for Today
The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But Jesus came that we may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10).
So, Church, the question is simple:
Will we be shaken into fear?
Or will we be shaken into boldness?
Victory doesn’t begin in our strength. It begins in His presence. And that means going boldly before the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16).
No more casual faith. No more timid prayers. No more waiting for someone else. Our time is now.
A Call to Action
This is where it begins:
Pray daily. Set aside intentional times, even if just a few minutes.
Fight the right battle. Stop wasting energy on people. Confront the darkness with the authority of Christ.
Live boldly. Not in fear, but in faith. Not in silence, but in prayer-filled action.
Let’s rise as a church—not passive, not casual, but bold, prayerful, and intimate with Christ. And when we do, we will see lives restored, families transformed, and our city changed.
Want to take the next step? Join us in prayer this week—Monday at 9 AM, Wednesday at Noon, and Friday at 3 PM. Together, let’s fight in the Spirit and walk in the victory Christ has already won.