Ephesians 6.10-20

Paul reminds his friends that “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.”  Accordingly, we need to have spiritual weapons.  These weapons may seem very ordinary and less powerful than an AK-47, BUT do these steps to be prepared for the battle – understand them, learn more about them, exercise each in your life:

–          Fasten on the belt of truth

–          Put on the breastplate of righteousness

–          For shoes, put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace

–          Take up the shield of faith for extinguishing flaming darts of the evil one

–          Take up the helmet of salvation

–          Take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God

–          Pray at all times in the Spirit

–          Keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints

–          Especially pray for anyone proclaiming the mystery of the gospel

The goal in the battle is to stand – after having done all, to stand firm.  Not flashy, maybe not impressive to men, but effective in kingdom work.