Let’s Recall Wisdom From Paul

Point of View:
So we talked about the Armor of God briefly in a previous devotional, but in the next couple devotionals, I want to dig deeper into what each piece does and how to apply it. Each piece of the armor plays a specific role in standing strong against our opponent the devil, and his attacks. Without this armor, we are weak and vulnerable to the devil’s schemes to keep God from being glorified. Satan wants to be praised as if he was God. That’s why Paul, the writer of Ephesians, lists the 7 pieces of the armor of God. He is showing us how to resist the devil, and glorify God. So if you want to stand strong and glorify God, you have to be equipped! I mean that makes sense, right? A warrior doesn’t wake up in the morning and go to war in his pajamas. Neither does a football player walk on to the field ready to play with just jeans and a hoody on. They both put on their equipment, so when they take the powerful hits of their opponents, they can stand strong and get right back up if they stumble.

The Challenge:
I want to challenge you to read Ephesians 6: 10-20 all the way through. We will be breaking it down into smaller sections in the devotionals to come, but to best understand it, read how God, through Paul, explains it in full.

Prayer Points:
• Pray that as we go through the pieces of the armor of God, We would understand what they are and stand strong and Glorify God as we apply them.
• Ask for wisdom, as some of us might have read through this before but don’t know exactly how to apply it.
• Thank God that He has given us the tools we need to stand strong against the Devil.

The Word:
(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. (12) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (13) Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. (14) Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, (15) and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. (16) In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. (17) Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (18) And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (19) Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, (20) for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. - Ephesians 6:10-20