27/05/2026
WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY
TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:10-20
TOPIC: READY FOR WAR
EPHESIANS 6:10-20 (NIV)
10:Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11:Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
12:For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
13:Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
14:Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15:and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16:In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17:Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18:And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
19:Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
20:for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
READY FOR WAR
Christian life is not a "bed of roses". Today's text debunks such claims as inaccurate teaching of the Word of God.
Paul opens with strong words that denote a military command when he said to the Ephesians, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and the strength of his might.
Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil" (vs 10-11).
The good thing about this instruction is that all the believer needs to face this battle is all provided for in the Lord, because the battle is not "against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places" (vs 12).
We are confronted by the forces of evil under Satan's control, and the only armour that can be used against him is the "whole armour of God" which includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, shield of faith, and helmet of salvation with all kinds of prayers.
You cannot live a life of fear or even defeat in the hands of the devil because you have everything you need for a victorious Christian life.
QUESTION:
Are you living a life of victory over Satan and his demons, or living under his control?
PRAYER:
Lord, help me to live every day well equipped with Your whole armour, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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