Devotional By Shaneice Miller Thomas, 2020 graduate of Tower of Hope Academy
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
3 Ways to be Strong
- Put on the full armor of God
- God’s armor allows us to stand against the devil’s schemes (spiritual forces of evil)
- You are not fighting against people, you are fighting against powers and principalities of darkness that have taken residence in human bodies.
You are fighting an invisible enemy that you can’t see with your natural eyes. We are encouraged to stay focused on fighting the enemy, not fighting against people.
2. Stand firm!
- When you have done all to stand, keep standing.
- Don’t run or retreat. Stand your ground.
- God’s armor will protect you.
It is imperative that we do not cower down to the enemy. We have power through God to stand and fight!
3. Pray in the Spirit
- Spiritual warfare requires God’s armor AND prayer
- Pray on all occasions
- Keep praying for all the Lord’s people
Prayer is a powerful weapon. We can make our requests known to God and stand firm while we await His answer.
Keep fighting, keep standing, keep praying.
Declaration:
I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
I put on the full armor of God and I stand firm against every enemy.