This is a spiritual warfare we're in and we can not for one second let down our guard. For we know that the enemy goes to and fro roaming this earth as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Therefore let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong. Put on the whole armor of God so you can defend yourself against the devil's tricks.
We are not fighting against flesh and blood (humans). We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and against powers in the spiritual world. So put on all the armor that our God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will be standing firm.
Remember in the midst of every battle that no temptation has come upon you that is not common to mankind. God can be trusted and He is faithful to His word and to His compassionate nature not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power to endure. With the temptation He will (always)also provide a means of escape or a way out that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under each trial patiently.
Finally, with this whole armor of God, that is, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of Salvation, the belt of truth, the footwear of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the sword of the spirit which is the Word of God and prayer, keep in mind that though we walk in the flesh, we're not carrying on our warfare according to the flesh and using mere human weapons here.
The weapons of our warfare are not physical, but they mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds. We refute arguments and theories and reasoning and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the true knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
Prayer: Father let us not confuse our duty in Your Kingdom nor let our guard down at anytime. Amen.
Encouragement: Be encouraged, our heavenly Father has everything covered for us in this spiritual warfare.
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