March 13th - Battle Ready

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11) ESV

Let’s be careful not to take this battle on too lightly. This is war! Our enemy is deadly serious about this battle for the hearts and souls of God’s people and our nation. Therefore, so should we.

We are joining together all across our church and this nation in spiritual battle. We have declared war, so we should expect opposition. It is beyond foolish to think the enemy of our souls is just going to walk away without a fight.

We have been given a full set of armor so we can stand firm in this fight. Ephesians 6:12-13 reminds us that we are not fighting “against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual host 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.”

We are instructed to put on the full armor of God so we can stand against the deceptions, the tricks, and the schemes of the devil. Therefore, we would be wise to heed and follow that instruction.

Over the next few days, we will examine each piece of our armor so we can stand firm in our fight against the enemy and his forces of evil who have been unleashed on and in our nation. Sound scary? Only if we were going it alone and in our own strength. But we are fighting in the power of His might, with the victory already assured because of Jesus!

Let’s come before His throne together today, thankful for all the many truths He has given us in His Word that allow us to take a victorious stand against the enemy and his evil forces.

Today’s Action:

Let’s read Proverbs 13 together, with a heart full of faith and commitment to follow our Commander’s instruction as we gear up for battle.

“He who despises the word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” (Proverbs 13:13)