Spiritual warfare

 

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Ephesians 6

Our journey of becoming more and more like our King, has an enemy. The message of hope we carry in the gospel has an enemy. BUT we have been provided for as we have read in this chapter. We have been given our weapons of warfare. Prayer is part of that armour, we are called to pray with the help of the Spirit of God in all circumstances and all kinds of prayers. Let prayer be the first and last things you do in your day. May our Lord continue to equip and enable through His spirit and in His Word.