Ephesians 6:10-12 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the
Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, so that
you may be able to stand firm against the schemes 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.
It ought to be obvious to all of us believers that we are in a
spiritual war that is taking place all over the earth -- and that we are
called to fight in this battle. In the world's armies, soldiers are not
sent into battle before receiving many months of serious training. They
need to get physically in shape first and then to learn how to handle
different wartime situations and tactics of the enemy.
For us, the moment we are saved, the Lord begins our training for
the ongoing spiritual battle in this world. It begins with learning to
trust Him for protection as young believers, and progresses through many
phases even to the place where we may enter strenuous wrestling with
principalities and powers, as the apostle Paul describes in these
verses.
Are you struggling in your walk with God? If so, realize that He is
training you. Born into war, you are both protected and also necessarily
engaged in the battle. Thank God for His protection and His preparation. We
need both as we mature and become more involved and useful soldiers for Him
against the diverse strategies and tactics of the enemy.
The Lord's weapons are spiritual; they include a knowledge of the
scriptures, the anointing of the Holy Spirit which increases with a devoted
prayer life, the courage which comes only with deep trust, and His divine
wisdom which reveals His strategy for our present situation.
Realizing that we are in a battle, we ought to reflect on and
discover where our weaknesses are. We may already be aware of some of them,
but the Lord will show us if we ask Him for more insight. Our part is to
cooperate with His development and sharpening of our spiritual weapons. If
we cooperate with Him He will always lead us in triumph. Our present trial
is the battleground for our next victory.
So, be strong in the Lord and in the
power of His might. With His armor you will stand, and with His weapons you
will win. (George, Baht Rivka, Elianna & Obadiah)
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