Eph. 6:12-18 -
[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;
[19] And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
[20] For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
[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;
[19] And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
[20] For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
We wrestle against rulers of this world through lies,
deceit, commercialism, buying into the falsity that is fed us by the
ladle-full.
What hand do you have in participating in this deception of
innocent souls? Taking on the whole armor of God is not telling you to wear God
when He’s convenient and fits into your lifestyle.
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the
Spirit, is not a casual affirmation, it is a deep down spirit-filled prayer
that ripples through your body and becomes a part of who you are as you wrestle
with the evils of this world.
The wrestling match is on – good or bad, dark or light, up
or down. Free will allows us to choose – there is no place for lukewarm,
indecision or maybe.
Since living in the safety of the armor means oneness with Jesus, we
can expect to share His struggles as well as His peace. Remember, God offers us
His victory in the midst of trouble -- not the absence of pain. So "do
not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something
strange were happening to you, but rejoice that you participate in the
sufferings of Christ..." (1 Peter 4:12-13) ~ Eternal Crossroads
Begin your day as a journey with Christ knowing full well you are safe
in His hands. Wrestle with the enemy to keep yourself on the straight and narrow
road you must travel.
God be with you all.
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