Battle Ready – Week 7

I’m Protected 

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Ephesians 6:10-11

 

12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.Ephesians 6:12

 

Three truths about Satan

 

 

  • Satan and demons are real 

 

 

This great dragon—the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world—was thrown down to the earth with all his angels. Revelation 12:9 

 

12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 

 

 

  • Satan is a destroyer, deceiver and liar 

 

 

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 

For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44 

 

 

  • Satan is subtle 

 

 

But I fear that somehow your pure and undivided devotion to Christ will be corrupted, just as Eve was deceived by the cunning ways of the serpent. 2 Corinthians 11:3 

 

How to win the battle 

 

13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. Ephesians 6:13-14

 

15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:15-17 

 

 

  • Live by truth – Belt of truth

 

 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. Ephesians 6:1

 

 

  • Strengthen your character – breastplate of righteousness 

 

Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. Ephesians 6:13-1

 

 

  • Increase your faith 

 

In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.  Ephesians 6:16 

 

 

  • Claim your identity in Christ – Helmet of salvation 

 

Put on salvation as your helmet. Ephesians 6:17

 

 

  • Use your weapon – Sword 

 

 

And take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17

 

Next steps 

 

 

  •  Remember who your enemy is 

 

 

 

  •  Wear your armor 

 

 

 

  •  Pray for protection 

 

 

And don’t let us yield to temptation but rescue us from the evil one. Matthew 6:13

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