From: Through The Bible Daily
Devotions
Ephesians 6:13 "Therefore
put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be
able to stand your ground." (helmet of salvation, breastplate of justice,
shield of faith, belt of truth, footgear of zeal, sword of the Spirit-the Word
of God)
Our passage today is not about the armor, but about our attitude and understanding, so that we can use the armor properly. First, it must be the Lord's strength that we rely on and not our own. If you are thinking that you can't make it through the battle, you are right. Only the Lord's strength can see you through. Do not rely on your ability but His.
Realize that it is not a flesh and blood battle. That seems obvious, but part of the enemy's tactic is to get you to think it is personally between you and an individual or group. Then you become bitter, and the enemy has the upper hand. Put on the full armor. Our adversary is cunning and looks for weak spots. Don't present any to him.
Our passage today is not about the armor, but about our attitude and understanding, so that we can use the armor properly. First, it must be the Lord's strength that we rely on and not our own. If you are thinking that you can't make it through the battle, you are right. Only the Lord's strength can see you through. Do not rely on your ability but His.
Realize that it is not a flesh and blood battle. That seems obvious, but part of the enemy's tactic is to get you to think it is personally between you and an individual or group. Then you become bitter, and the enemy has the upper hand. Put on the full armor. Our adversary is cunning and looks for weak spots. Don't present any to him.
Take your stand against Satan's schemes. Realize where the
battle is really coming from. Fight with the word of God and prayer.
Keep your shield of faith up, trusting in the Lord to bring about good, because
you are His.
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