Ephesians 6:10-18 - "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints."
The full armour of God is our spiritual defense against attacks of Satan. The armor of God is a call for action we need to take in our spiritual lives. Paul sets the stage for us that we are fighting a war, and the stakes are higher than they have ever been in human history.
Who's our enemy? Not flesh and blood, no human foe—we fight against a much more fearsome opponent, our adversary, Satan the devil, and his host of demons have a single, driving purpose: to steal, kill and destroy the children of God.
Faced with the cares of this world, we can easily forget about the severity of this battle. But make no mistake: Our spiritual lives and future in God's Kingdom are on the line. If we lose this war, we lose everything. What can we do in the face of such overwhelming odds? Is there any hope?
Paul has the answer. In V.13, he gives the call to arms. By putting on all of God's armour we can be assured of withstanding our enemy's onslaughts.
Let's put on the armor and strength of God to effectively wage war against our enemy, the devil. Without it, we are helpless—but with it, we are soldiers of the living God, and "more than conquerors through Him who loved us" (Romans 8:37).
Have A Blessed Day!
God Bless
Every Day With Jesus
Who's our enemy? Not flesh and blood, no human foe—we fight against a much more fearsome opponent, our adversary, Satan the devil, and his host of demons have a single, driving purpose: to steal, kill and destroy the children of God.
Faced with the cares of this world, we can easily forget about the severity of this battle. But make no mistake: Our spiritual lives and future in God's Kingdom are on the line. If we lose this war, we lose everything. What can we do in the face of such overwhelming odds? Is there any hope?
Paul has the answer. In V.13, he gives the call to arms. By putting on all of God's armour we can be assured of withstanding our enemy's onslaughts.
Let's put on the armor and strength of God to effectively wage war against our enemy, the devil. Without it, we are helpless—but with it, we are soldiers of the living God, and "more than conquerors through Him who loved us" (Romans 8:37).
Have A Blessed Day!
God Bless
Every Day With Jesus
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