S – For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens

Ephesians 6:12 CSB

O – Commentary:

The struggle is not physical (against flesh and blood); it is a spiritual conflict against the spiritual “Mafia.” Though the ranks of satanic forces cannot be fully categorized, the first two (rulers and authorities) have already been mentioned in 1:21 and 3:10. Paul added the powers of this dark world (cf. 2:2; 4:18; 5:8) and the spiritual forces of evil. Their sphere of activity is in the heavenly realms, the fifth occurrence of this phrase, which is mentioned in the New Testament only in 1:3, 20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12. Satan, who is in the heavens (2:2) until he will be cast out in the middle of the Tribulation (Rev. 12:9–10), is trying to rob believers of the spiritual blessings God has given them (Eph. 1:3).

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

A – We are in a battle every day.  We can look not only at what we see but also at the spiritual realm.  God gives us the tools and weapons to defeat the enemy and his forces.  We have the armor of God, God’s word and God himself (character, power, presence) to use as we engage in a spiritual battle daily.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the victorious God.  You have already won the war.  Help us today to win the battles we face physically and spiritually. We submit ourselves to your leadership and pick up the weapons you give us to remain victorious in our walk with you.