Shalom,

Ephesians 6:12 tells us this (KJV and AMP):

12 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. KJV

12 For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.  AMP

This is especially important for us to remember as we hear of Christians being persecuted, tortured and murdered all over the world, simply for believing in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Now look at John 7:6-7 as Jesus replies to His brothers, who still did not believe that He was Who He said He was, when they questioned why He didn't go to Jerusalem:

6 Whereupon Jesus said to them, My time (opportunity) has not come yet; but any time is suitable for you and your opportunity is ready any time [is always here]. 7 The world cannot [be expected to] hate you, but it does hate Me because I denounce it for its wicked works and reveal that its doings are evil. 

Now, remembering Ephesians 6:12 (above), we MUST realize that it is the enemy (satan and evil spirits) operating THROUGH unbelieving and unsuspecting people, that we "war" against! When we realize that our true enemies are operating in the spiritual realm, then we must arm ourselves with the weapons that we have that can, and will, defeat them! Look at 2 Corinthians 10:3-4:

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) KJV

3 For though we walk (live) in the flesh, we are not carrying on our warfare according to the flesh and using mere human weapons.  4 For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds,  AMP

What ARE our weapons that will stop them? We have the Word of God, the Name of Jesus and the Blood of Jesus working for us continually WHEN we use them by faith! Remember that faith comes ONLY by hearing (and hearing and hearing) the Word of God (Romans 10:17)! Faith for any and every area of life comes by the Word of God that speaks to these different areas, AND, spiritual principles from the Word of God work in EVERY area! AMEN! So, let's trust those weapons that cannot fail. Let's see people as precious and valuable (Jesus thinks they were "to die for"!). Let's use our weapons on the works and workers of darkness and take back what the enemy has stolen from God's people through ignorance, unbelief and disobedience! AMEN! Here is a new song from Hillsong United called "Empires":

Shalom in Him!