Inspirational: Stand Firm in Spiritual Battle

Daily Inspirational Encouragement

Stand Firm in Spiritual Battle

By Debbie McDaniel

"A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 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 6:10-12

We face an enemy here in this life. It's more than what we can see before us. It's more than another person who we think has wronged us. It's more than our own struggles and weaknesses we deal with or the negative self-talk we sometimes battle.

This enemy is real and fierce, and will stop at nothing to try to bring you defeat and destruction. Maybe you've noticed too. Because if you're a believer who is living like salt and light in a dark world, you won't go for long without encountering obstacles and attacks he'll hurl your direction. God's words are true, this battle is real, and intense.

If you're facing this today, please know you're not alone, neither are you left to fight alone. Many of us are in the battle with you, and God is the One who fights on behalf of His own, constantly shielding, protecting, strengthening, even when we're unaware. We never fight alone. He's with us. Always.

He's given us His words that are true and powerful, so that we'll have the wisdom to stand against the enemy. The reality of this powerful chapter is that Paul wrote these words while in chains, in prison. Yet the truth is - the enemy, no matter how vicious his schemes, can never chain our spirits that have been set free by Christ. Paul was not silenced by the cruel attacks from dark forces. Neither should we be.

We do not have to walk in fear. For when we belong to Christ, the enemy never has the final word. We are secure in God's hands and He tells us to "stand firm." Whether in life, or in death, we may always be found standing firm for the cause of Christ.

Focusing here today, staying alert, and praying, that God will equip believers everywhere to "stand strong."

Press on – courageous and free – never held back by fear or defeat.

Source: https://www.crosscards.com/devotionals/your-daily-prayer/?utm_source=CrossCards Daily Inspiration&utm_campaign=CrossCards Daily Inspiration&utm_medium=email&utm_content=6049696&recip=552537702&aps=6aa15960e6f58c051dc3467db667ca0c99de038638b5f80c993efc20c8a05a33