Ephesians 6:10-13
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 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.
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 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.
Where does our strength come from? Our effort, our ability, our cleverness, our influence? No, it comes from God in Christ alone. Only trusting and relying on Him will enable us in battle against the scheming attacks of our adversary. The war that is not within ourselves against our sinful nature is the war of unseen powers of spiritual evil set against God’s people. This is why we wear God’s armor which He provides for us, and not our own ineffective uniform of self will and determination. By fighting God’s way and doing all He called us to do, we stand to the end, secure and victorious in eternity, no matter what happens to us outwardly. Spiritual victory is not health, wealth, nor possessions, but Christ gospel and God’s glory.
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