True strength for spiritual battles comes from relying on God’s power, not our own abilities. Many times, we try to handle life’s challenges in our own strength and end up exhausted or defeated, but God calls us to draw from His might—the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. When we recognize our weakness and depend on Him, we are equipped to face the spiritual warfare that surrounds us daily. Remember, you are not alone in the fight; God’s strength is available to you every moment you call on Him. [12:15]
Ephesians 6:10 (NKJV)
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Reflection: Where in your life are you relying on your own strength instead of God’s? What would it look like to intentionally ask God for His strength in that area today?
Our struggles are not against people, but against spiritual forces of evil that seek to deceive, divide, and destroy. The devil’s schemes are subtle—he wants us to forget he exists, to blame others, or to become complacent. Scripture reminds us to be alert, self-controlled, and steadfast in faith, resisting the devil by submitting to God. When we recognize who the real enemy is, we can stand firm, prepared and vigilant, knowing that God has already given us the tools to overcome. [18:49]
1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV)
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
Reflection: Is there a conflict or struggle in your life where you’ve been focusing on people instead of recognizing the spiritual battle behind it? How can you shift your perspective and respond differently this week?
God provides spiritual armor so that we can stand strong in the face of evil: the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Each piece is essential—truth stabilizes us, righteousness guards our hearts, the gospel gives us firm footing, faith quenches the enemy’s attacks, salvation secures our minds, and God’s Word is our weapon. We must intentionally “put on” this armor daily, living out what we believe and being ready to stand firm no matter what comes. [26:39]
Ephesians 6:13-17 (NKJV)
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Reflection: Which piece of God’s armor do you most need to “put on” or strengthen today? What practical step can you take to do that?
The Word of God is our offensive weapon in spiritual warfare, but it is only effective when we know it, believe it, and put it into practice. Jesus Himself used Scripture to defeat the devil’s temptations, and we are called to do the same—studying diligently so that God’s truth is ready in our hearts when we need it. Prayer is inseparable from the Word; it unleashes God’s power and keeps us alert, persistent, and connected to Him and to one another. Don’t wait for a crisis—make prayer and the Word your daily habit. [39:21]
Ephesians 6:17-18 (NKJV)
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.
Reflection: When was the last time you used Scripture and prayer to respond to a challenge or temptation? How can you make God’s Word and prayer a more active part of your daily routine?
As believers, we are the “called out ones”—the church, set apart to make a difference in the world. Our calling is not just to gather on Sundays, but to live out our faith boldly, proclaiming the gospel and supporting one another in prayer and love. The spiritual battle is real, but God has chosen and equipped us to stand together as His body, walking worthy of our calling and shining His light in a dark world. Let us be persistent, consistent, and diligent in living out who God has called us to be. [43:21]
Ephesians 4:1 (NKJV)
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.
Reflection: What is one way you can intentionally live out your calling as part of the body of Christ this week—at home, at work, or in your community?
Today, we explored the reality and urgency of spiritual warfare as described in Ephesians 6:10-20. The letter to the Ephesians, though addressed to a specific church, is a universal call to all believers—the “called out ones”—to recognize our identity as the body of Christ and to live out our calling beyond the walls of any building. Being set apart for God’s purposes means we are inevitably drawn into a spiritual battle, not against people, but against unseen spiritual forces that seek to undermine, distract, and destroy.
We are reminded that our strength is not our own. The command to “be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might” is a call to rely on God’s power, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. Too often, we try to fight spiritual battles in our own strength and end up exhausted or defeated. Instead, we are to put on the whole armor of God, understanding that the enemy’s primary tactics are deception, accusation, and division. The devil would prefer we forget he exists, but scripture makes clear that he is active, cunning, and relentless.
Paul uses the imagery of a Roman soldier to describe the armor God provides: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Each piece is essential. Truth stabilizes and protects us from deception. Righteousness guards our hearts and calls us to live out what Christ has accomplished for us. The gospel gives us firm footing and readiness to share hope. Faith extinguishes the enemy’s attacks, and our assurance of salvation protects our minds from doubt and fear.
The sword of the Spirit—the word of God—is our offensive weapon. But it is not enough to know scripture intellectually; we must internalize it, study it, and be ready to use it in the moment of need, just as Jesus did when tempted. Prayer is the atmosphere in which all this armor is put to use. We are called to pray always, for ourselves and for one another, that we may stand firm and speak boldly the truth of the gospel. Spiritual warfare is real, but God has given us everything we need to stand, persevere, and walk worthy of our calling.
Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV) — 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 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. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 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, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
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