Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare...what is it exactly?  I doubt I can answer that question effectively, but here goes.  I turned to Ephesians 6 after reading about countries where people have a strong desire to explore the supernatural through horoscopes, palmistry, divination, and even through sacrifices to gods.  Strong ties to ancestors and ancestor worship are present in many cultures.  But the power of demonic spirits is so often overlooked in the world of Christianity.  Most have heard Ephesians 6:10-20, and often the armor of God is portrayed rather cheesily.  But this passage acknowledges the existence of evil forces.  Every time I read this passage, I am taken back to teaching this at Good News Club.  I had 5 kindergarteners at my table, and we had sign language to go with each verse.  But how could we fully explain that to 5 year olds?  It's something that my mind doesn't even fully grasp at 20.  But I certainly don't think that means that we shouldn't teach it to children.  They should know in a developmentally appropriate way that there is such a thing as spiritual darkness.  This darkness can slip in so slowly.  Through books and movies..and who doesn't like a good show with some harmless magic in it?  Its hard to draw a line sometimes.  I certainly don't know where to tell you to..is Lord of the Rings okay because its very much an allegory?  And Harry Potter because it has overarching themes of good vs. evil?  Just some questions to raise.
As I approached the end of the passage, I was reminded of some very amazing truths.  I was just thinking to myself, "How can I even make a difference when the cultures in which these supernatural explorations are so prevalent..in nations where I would stick out and not know the language?"
As Paul closes out his letter he asks for the people to pray.  "And also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak" [Eph. 6:19-20].
It's Christ who speaks through us.  Whether in supernatural gift of the language or other forms of communication.  He SPEAKS.  I am a vessel, an ambassador in chains.