" Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 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, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak."
Ephesians 6:10-20
The first part of this passage clearly explains that we are not fighting against people!
People are merely used by the enemy to get to us. That does not mean we have no conflict to resolve with people. It just means that if there is a conflict, our battle is foremost with the enemy and his demons.
Not making light of feelings hurt, damage to self and property. But in the end, we are to battle in the Spirit rather than in the flesh. I wish I would have understood early on in my walk with God. Could have saved me unnecessary pain.
The second part is giving us a strategy on how to protect against the onslaught of the devil. I can tell you: It works!! But it doesn't say, we will not have trouble, just simply states that we will be protected.
Speak the Armour of God over you, every morning. Sometimes more than once during the day. When we do this we declare that this passage is true and that we submit ourselves to God's ways.
Father, help us every day to clothe ourselves in Your Armour. Remind us Holy Spirit to speak God's Word over our lives We thank you for Your provision to stand against the enemy of our souls!
In Jesus' name, AMEN
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