So I decided to start a series of teaching on the armor of God with you ladies. I was blessed as I took the time to learn about it during my quiet time devotions, so I wanted to share it with you. The Armor of God is something we hear about a lot...but let’s keep an open mind and dig deeper together on what the Bible says about it.
Over the next few days, we will be really diving into Ephesians 6:10-18 and looking into each piece in depth. But as we do, I want to share a few things to wet your appetite!As prayer warriors and believers in Christ, God doesn’t want us to carry anything that is unnecessary because it will weigh us down and hinder what He has called us to do. We must not go into battle without the things we need in order to win. Our battle is spiritual and what we accomplish in the spirit realm is as important as what the highly trained, prepared, and equipped soldier does in the physical. We must know our weapons and be highly skilled in using them. We must put on the armor of God in order to stand against the enemy.
Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” vs. 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, and after you have done everything, to stand.” THIS IS NOT A SUGGESTION IT IS A COMMAND! To “stand against” literally means to stand in front of and in opposition to the forces and plans of evil. It means to be the one standing after the battle. It also means standing in preparation for the next battle.
The reason we must put on the whole armor of God is to withstand evil. We don’t war against people, but against a spiritual hierarchy of invisible power. We are not only to use our armor to protect and defend ourselves from them-as important as that is-but also to go on the offensive against them as well. When we do that, we close doors to the enemy and open doors to the will of God to be done on earth. We advance God’s kingdom.
Prayer warriors need to put on the armor of God every day because the war is always going on. New battles continually need to be fought so that the evil will be driven back, the kingdom of God advanced, and the will of God be done. Our spiritual armor not only protects us from the enemy it gives us what we need in order to push against him.
Ephesians 6:14-18 (break down)
Matthew 6:13 and 1 Thessalonians 5:17----yes the victory over the evil was accomplished on the cross but the enemy is still here.
When we get up every day, put on our protective armor. Don’t leave your day to chance. Take possession of it and surrender it to the Lord. Don’t let it get out of control and give the enemy an invitation to have input. You need this armor as mentioned in Eph 6:14-18 to stop any onslaught of the enemy’s destructive arrows into your life and the lives of those you care about-both now and in the future.
In closing, my prayer for us as we embark on this journey is Lord, help us to put on the full spiritual armor You have provided for us so that we can “stand against the wiles of the devil” every day. May we take this time to really break down your word and be open to hearing you and learning how to stand as the warrior you call us to be. In Jesus Name. Amen
Looking forward to tomorrow when we break down Eph 6:14.. and what the bible says about the “belt” of truth and how important it is to gird our waist with the truth.
The reason we must put on the whole armor of God is to withstand evil. We don’t war against people, but against a spiritual hierarchy of invisible power. We are not only to use our armor to protect and defend ourselves from them-as important as that is-but also to go on the offensive against them as well. When we do that, we close doors to the enemy and open doors to the will of God to be done on earth. We advance God’s kingdom.
Prayer warriors need to put on the armor of God every day because the war is always going on. New battles continually need to be fought so that the evil will be driven back, the kingdom of God advanced, and the will of God be done. Our spiritual armor not only protects us from the enemy it gives us what we need in order to push against him.
Ephesians 6:14-18 (break down)
- Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
- with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
- and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
- take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
- Take the helmet of salvation
- and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
- And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
- be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Matthew 6:13 and 1 Thessalonians 5:17----yes the victory over the evil was accomplished on the cross but the enemy is still here.
When we get up every day, put on our protective armor. Don’t leave your day to chance. Take possession of it and surrender it to the Lord. Don’t let it get out of control and give the enemy an invitation to have input. You need this armor as mentioned in Eph 6:14-18 to stop any onslaught of the enemy’s destructive arrows into your life and the lives of those you care about-both now and in the future.
In closing, my prayer for us as we embark on this journey is Lord, help us to put on the full spiritual armor You have provided for us so that we can “stand against the wiles of the devil” every day. May we take this time to really break down your word and be open to hearing you and learning how to stand as the warrior you call us to be. In Jesus Name. Amen
Looking forward to tomorrow when we break down Eph 6:14.. and what the bible says about the “belt” of truth and how important it is to gird our waist with the truth.
