Ephesians 6:10-11 (NIV)
The Armor of God
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.
Here is a general exhortation to constancy in our
Christian course, and to encourage in our Christian warfare. Is not our life a
warfare? It is so; for we struggle with the common calamities of human life. Is
not our religion much more a warfare? It is so; for we struggle with the
opposition of the powers of darkness, and with many enemies who would keep us
from God and heaven. We have enemies to fight against, a captain to fight for,
a banner to fight under, and certain rules of war by which we are to govern
ourselves. [Matthew Henry Commentary]
There is a war taking place across this world. For our
enemy the devil takes opportunities to tempt us and to lead us where we should
not go. These are deceptions to which we are often blind and fall entrapped to.
There is a spiritual war that we cannot see. The war is taking place right in
front of us as evil fights to overcome goodness.
So what can we do? We can be prepared. We fight not in
our own power, but in the power of God. For God is able to handle any problem,
personal, or worldwide. God leads the battle and God will prevail. So pray and
pray earnestly.
Pray with me now: Father there is so much temptation and
evil in the world. We are drawn by our own desires to follow evil, but that
only leads to consequences that harm us. Lord there are battles taking place
endangering the lives of people. Just this morning Lord there was terrorism
that took place in Belgium. Lord we pray for the souls who were lost and the
souls who were injured along with their family and friends. Father watch over
us. Lead us to victory and protect us from the evil that tries to harm us. Let
us turn to You oh Lord for protection, guidance and safety.
Be with those now who need You that are fighting battles
of their own. Father free them from that battles that they may live life for
you.
I pray these things in you majestic and honorable name.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
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