Ephesians 6:10-11-12 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places .
Believers need to be aware that there’s a spiritual battle going on and that Satan is our adversary. One of his most clever tricks is making people believe that he is not real and there’s no battle.
Satan hates Christians and wants to destroy those who are spiritual. He tempts us and tricks us with lies. His plan is to show that good is bad and bad is good.
We know that God will be the victor in the end and we can have victory now in Christ Jesus. But we must put on the whole armor of God to fight the battle. Here’s the armor:
Ephesians 6:14-18 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
