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“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand against the schemes of the Devil” (Ephesians 6:11).
Whether we realize it or not, we are in a battle. Not against people. Not against politics. But against spiritual forces that aim to pull us away from Christ. And yet God doesn’t send us into battle unarmed. He gives us armor—his armor.
The enemy is cunning. He doesn’t always come with fiery attacks. Sometimes he whispers lies. “God can’t forgive that.” “You’re not really saved.” “You’re all alone.” But the armor of God silences those lies.
The belt of truth keeps us grounded. The breastplate of righteousness protects us—not our righteousness, but Christ’s. The sandals of readiness remind us to carry the gospel of peace into every situation. The shield of faith extinguishes doubts. The helmet of salvation guards our minds. And the sword of the Spirit—the Word of God—cuts through the devil’s every temptation and accusation.
This armor isn’t decorative—it’s vital. And it’s not something we put on once and forget. We wear it daily. We train with it through time spent in God’s Word, prayer, and the mutual encouragement of our fellow believers.
You don’t have to be afraid of the battle. Christ has already won. But until the day he returns, we stand firm—not in our own strength, but in his.
Prayer:
Lord, clothe me in your armor today. Guard me with your truth, shield me with your righteousness, and steady me with the gospel of peace. Help me take up the sword of your Word and stand firm in the victory of Jesus. In his name. Amen.
Discover what God wants you to know about the unsearchable riches of Christ, which are yours by faith, and the love of Christ, which surpasses all knowledge, Ephesians: The Unsearchable Riches of Christ, a devotional commentary by Pastor Roy W. Hefti.
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Scripture references come from the Holy Bible: Evangelical Heritage Version. Click here to learn more about this translation. Have questions about the Bible itself? Check out a helpful series here.
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