‘For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.’ Ephesian 6:12

There are some things that really defy rational. When I heard about the mindless murder of the 131 people who lost their lives in France, like most people I was angry, shocked and confused. It wasn’t bad enough that those who died and are injured and still in hospital were innocent bystanders who probably have no idea of what the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) stands for, but according to the BBC all of the venues that were targets were where people were relaxing or having fun.

Bold as brass Islamic State own up to it in a wordy statement that isn’t going to bring life back to those who died. It reminded me of Adam in the Garden of Eden when he was asked why he ate of the apple. He blamed his wife Eve.

On the surface Islamic State have taken the responsibility for the loss of lives but if you look deeper, like Eve in the Garden, they are covering up for the real culprit, the author of sin; Satan.

Lest we forget ourselves as Christians,

'For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.'

Remember to keep the people of France in your prayers and indeed you may know someone personally who is a French native. Let them know that you are praying for them.