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10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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;
Today’s Bible reading is often quoted when describing spiritual warfare. It is definitely one of the more descriptive passages of Scripture that can help us visualize the armor of God. When I reflect on how this instruction from the Apostle Paul applies to me, I think that the first two verses hold the secret to what follows.
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First things first… Paul says for us to ‘be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might’. Any manner of spiritual authority that we have does not originate with us, but with God Himself. It is the strength of His might, not ours.
I think we can get into some trouble if we think that somehow we can muster up strength in our own ability to do for ourselves something that only God can do for us. It is His power, His strength, His authority and His armor. All we can do is ‘put on’ His helmet, His breastplate, His shield, etc.
My prayer today is that the Holy Spirit would give us wisdom on how to practically walk out this passage of
Scripture in our lives. May we always know that the battle is the Lord’s and that His strength is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:7-10).
Exodus 14:14
14 The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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;
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
14 The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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