Battle Ready
1) Be
10Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. —Ephesians 6:10
2) Stand
11Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. 13For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. —Ephesians 6:11-13
Think for yourself: What are some ways I am easily led into temptation and sin? What might I need to remove from my life to avoid such temptations?
Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. —1 Peter 2:11
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. —Proverbs 4:23
3) Put on God’s
14Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, 15and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. 16In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit — which is the word of God. —Ephesians 6:14-17
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18Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. —Ephesians 6:18
Application: Which part of the armor do you want to strengthen/focus on in your life today?