When Faith becomes a Fight
(Hebrews 11:1 NIV) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for.
(Ephesians 6:10-13 NLT) A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
The belt of
(Ephesians 6:14a NLT) Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth
(John 17:17 NLT) Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.
Be
Breastplate of
(Ephesians 6:14b NLT) and the body armor of God’s righteousness.
(Revelation 12:10-11 NLT) Then I heard a loud voice shouting across the heavens, “It has come at last — salvation and power and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth — the one who accuses them before our God day and night. 11 And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.
Be
Shoes of
(Ephesians 6:15 NLT) For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.
(John 14:27 NLT) “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
Believe it and bring it: the
Shield of
(Ephesians 6:16 NLT) In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.
(1 Peter 1:7 NLT) These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.
The helmet of
(Ephesians 6:17a NLT) Put on salvation as your helmet
(Isaiah 59:17 NLT) He put on righteousness as his body armor and placed the helmet of salvation on his head.
Take it
The sword of the Spirit:
(Matthew 4:4a NLT) But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say…
(Hebrews 4:12 NLT) For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
(Ephesians 6:18 NLT) Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere