Armor Elements: To Stand Firm

Armor Elements: To Stand Firm

May 20, 2025

Ephesians 6:10-11 Be strong in the Lord, relying on His mighty strength.  Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the devil's strategies.

We have these weapons that have divine power to come against any stronghold, any principality that would try to rob us of the life and the fullness that God has for us.

It is important to put on the armor of God by prayer so we can benefit from the full measure of God's all-powerful protection, especially when we are going through or are going to go through troubling times.

Ephesians 6:12 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.

The Christian armor is made to be worn at all times. We are engaged in spiritual warfare, so if you are not spiritually equipped, you will be a target, not just of human enemies, nor even our corrupt nature, but an enemy who has a thousand ways of deceiving unstable souls. Resist him, and he will flee.

James 4:7 Therefore, submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you.

James 4:8 tells us how to do this. Come close to God, and He will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

If we give way, he will gain ground. If we distrust the Lord, our leader, or the armor He has given us, we give him advantage.

Romans 8:38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Troubles neither cause nor show any reduction of His love. Whatever believers may be separated from, enough remains. No one can take Christ from the believer; no one can take the believer from Him; that is enough.

Weapons of Warfare:  The Armor Elements.

  • Belt of Truth
  • Breastplate of Righteousness
  • Shoes of Peace
  • Shield of Faith
  • Helmet of Salvation
  • Sword of the Spirit

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