"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 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. 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. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 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 saints."
This piece of scripture reminds me that there is another spiritual realm out there that I so often forget about or that I don't take seriously enough. The devil is at work, and so often I leave my house not fully equipped by wearing my armor. Just when I would like to think that I have it all together the enemy humbles me and brings me to my knees. I can't help but thinking to myself, "If only I had been fully dressed in my armor I could of stood strong in my faith."
The thought of spiritual warfare can become overwhelming at times, and I can easily feel that I have no chance of standing firm against the devil. But then I'm reminded of Matthew 16:18 which states "On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it" God has given us the Holy Spirit to find our strength in until the return of Christ. We are in a temporary situation that there will be an end to.
Seek God and find forgiveness in Him. Daily put on your armor so that you will not fall into the devil's traps. Learn from your mistakes and live through the Spirit so that you may have a happy fulfilled life. Be sure to surround yourself with others that wear the same armor as you do.
Please take a moment right now to spend with God. Allow the Spirit to speak to you and follow His leading. Know that God wants the best for you, and He will provide the healing, forgiveness and encouragement that you need. Please go in peace today, but be reminded that the enemy is out there wanting to pull you further away from God and His peace.
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