S – For although we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh, ⁴ since the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments ⁵ and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ. 

2 Corinthians 10:3–5 CSB

O – Commentary:

The weapons Paul used were the proclaimed Word of God and prayer (Eph. 6:17–18), weapons with divine power. In dependence on God (1 Cor. 2:4–5) these weapons, frail by worldly standards, are able to demolish the arguments and every pretension of the gospel’s foes. Neither the god of this Age (2 Cor. 4:4) nor his henchmen (11:15) could oppose the knowledge (or power) of God on which Paul relied. No thought (noēma; cf. 2:11), including those of his opponents, is beyond the reach of the One who “catches the wise in their craftiness” and “knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile”

“2 Corinthians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – There is a spiritual battle we encounter daily.  The enemy comes at us with temptation, accusation and schemes to bring distance between us and God.  We have God’s word, prayer, faith and the Holy Spirit to combat those.   It is our responsibility to actively use these gifts to resist the devil.

R – Heavenly Father, we worship and surrender to you alone today. Give us courage and strength in the spiritual battle we face.  We want to defeat the enemy’s plans.  Thank you for already securing victory through the blood of Jesus on the cross.