Armor of God

      Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty
     power. Put on the full armor of God so that you
     can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
     For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
     but against the rulers, against the authorities,
     against the powers of this dark world and against
     the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly
     realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God,
     so that when the day of evil comes, you may be
     able to stand your ground, and after you have
     done everything, to stand.
       ~ Ephesians 6:10-13


The enemy is very real and very capable. “Sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it.” (Genesis 4:7)
God is also real. He is more powerful and more able. You have already lost the battle if you try to master sin on your own. That is why you must “be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power” (Eph 6:10). You can’t stand by your power because the battle is spiritual, not physical. Trust the Master of all – spiritual and physical – to protect you so that you may be able to stand.
Are you feeling the burden of trying to stand on your own? What can you do in your life to stand closer to the Lord?



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