Ephesians 6:10-18 – 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 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. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
To be a whole Christian is surely a battle. From the day of your salvation the devil started a battle, and has been one until the present. These verses tell us God’s provisions for the battle.
First we see the – Engagement with the enemy – verses 11-12
The person who is the enemy – The Devil – verse 11
The power of the enemy – Principalities, Powers – verse 12
The purpose of the enemy – Wiles
Wiles speak of his desire to deceive us – verse 11
Fiery darts speak of his desire to destroy us – verse 16
Second we see the equipment from the Armory of God – verses 13-17
The whole armor of God – Complete – verse 13
The whole armor of God – 5 places – verses 13-17
The word of God is the armor – verse 17
Third we see the – Enjoyment of the Victory of God –
Confidence that is unshaken – verse 10
Strong in the Lord, Power in His Might
Dependence that is unbroken– verse 19
Praying always with all prayer
-Bro. Mike Goodson
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