
Today’s Scripture
Ephesians 6:10-16
We need to be
Satan will do anything he can to keep you from experiencing God’s best for you.
Luke 22:31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; 32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
Satan will tailor each planned attack against us because he knows each of our weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Ephesians 6:12-15 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
1. The Shield of Faith is our
Worry unhindered will assure your defeat.
1 Samuel 17:37a And David said, “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.”
Nobody can take your faith from you, it is you who chooses to let it go.
Ephesians 6:17a And take the helmet of salvation…
2. The Helmet of Salvation protects our
We are most vulnerable when we are living in discouragement.
Psalm 43:5 Why are you in despair, O my soul?
And why are you disturbed within me?
Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him,
The help of my countenance and my God.
Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
3. The Sword is the Word of God and our only
When we are well defended, we can be strong on the offensive.
2 major points you need to understand regarding the use of the SWORD of God’s Word.
a. You must have total confidence in God’s Word.
b. You have to know God’s Word to use it.
2. Discuss in a Life Group
DISCUSS:
Share a time when you were “sifted” by Satan
What about the Shield of Faith spoke deepest to you?
Why is worry and dicouragement so bad for us?
How does the Helmet of salvation protect our mind?
Why is it so important to know and study God’s Word?
3. Pray Together
Pray for each other and record any prayer requests here.