Being persistent in prayer can make a difference in your life and the lives of those you pray for. It is one of the greatest weapons God gives us! If you’re struggling, remember the Lord listens to our prayers. Trust Him, knowing He understands what is best in His timing. Military planners note that while …
Our salvation and God’s word in the battle are essential if we are to survive the invisible war being waged against us by our enemy. Ephesians 6:17Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. [1] The helmet kept the soldier’s head safe and was …
The good news and the shield of faith are some of the most essential pieces of the spiritual armor the Lord has given us. When we go into battle without these pieces of armor, we find ourselves without a roadmap, the Bible, and the faith that is rooted in His Word. Today, the Lord may …
As Paul gives us an analogy between weapons for the spiritual battle and the armor of a Roman soldier, we see that truth and righteousness are the foundation. Paul was under house arrest, probably in Rome. He was trying to pastor the believers who lived in Ephesus from a distance. So, while he was writing …
Paul says to stand your ground in the spiritual battle. I first read Ephesians 6 in the NIV translation. There, the word stand is used four times in four consecutive verses. Evidently, the concept of standing must be important. Ephesians 6: 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your …
We are in a spiritual battle, and we need to put on all of God’s armor. We need God’s strength to fight this battle, and He supplies the weapons. This is not a battle against other people; it is a battle against the spiritual forces that influence them. Ephesians 6: 10 A final word: Be strong …
You’re in a spiritual battle, and the Lord wants to equip you to be victorious! In this battle, the Bible gives us a clear picture of who we are up against in our spiritual walk. Today, let’s explore what Scripture teaches about our adversary and why understanding this battle is vital for our walk with …
The power of prayer continues to touch people’s lives in every nation as people come to the Lord. In Ephesians chapter six, Paul urges us to put on the whole armor of God to withstand enemy attacks. After discussing all the different aspects of spiritual armor, Paul tells us one more important thing in this …
The sword of the Spirit is the sixth piece of armor that the Apostle Paul discusses in Ephesians chapter six. Paul describes the sword of the Spirit as God’s word. When a Roman soldier was involved in combat, His sword was an offensive weapon against His enemy. The sword was so effective that it could …
The shield of faith is another weapon in our arsenal of spiritual weapons that are necessary for the cosmic battle that we are in. The Apostle Paul tells us that we need to take up the shield of faith, and in doing so, we will be able to quench all the fiery darts that our …