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Jesus was at a supper in Bethany, and Lazarus whom He had raised from the dead was there also...
Notice, they wanted to put Lazarus to death.
When God does a work in someone’s life, the devil fights against that person.
God has worked in our lives, we need to be aware of the fact that devil can’t stand it:
We must therefore be on guard:
Paul then mentions the armour, using the armour a Roman soldier would wear as a metaphor.
Gird yourself with truth
As Christians we are to be people of truth...
When we lie, we create an inroad for the devil.
Breastplate of righteousness
Sin lets the devil in.
We need to live right.
God’s instruction for righteous living can be summarised as follows:
Gospel Shoes
Back to Eph 6.
So far, Paul has mentioned, the armour of truth and righteousness.
He continues:
In other words, everywhere we go, we are to be ready to share the gospel.
“defence” can also be translated “answer”.
We must also be read to tell people why we believe.
Always be ready to share your testimony, to share what God has done, and is doing for you.
It must be done with humility and respect (“fear”).
This verse can also be understood in a different sense.
Consider how the New Century Version translates it:
You cannot stand strong against the enemy unless you know you are at peace with God (you need to know God is on your side!).
And that’s what the gospel gives us, peace with God:
When we know this, we can stand strong against the enemy.
Shield of Faith
Back to Eph 6.
So far, Paul has mentioned the armour of truth, righteousness, and the gospel...
Flaming arrows were used in warfare, but the Roman soldiers shield was fireproof.
When we hold on to what we believe, Satan's lies, deceptions, distractions, and temptations will be extinguished.
In other words, they will not penetrate and take root in our lives.
You see, faith is knowing that you know that you know something is true.
We are to hold on to what we know from the word of God.
For example,
When we hold on to that belief, that God is working out His good plan for us, no matter what we are going through, the enemy’s fire darts of discouragement will be extinguished.
Back to Eph 6.
Helmet of salvation
We have been saved.
We are being saved.
We will be saved.
We have been saved i.e. we have been forgiven and raised with Jesus:
When we know we are raised with Jesus and sitting in heavenly places, the devil won’t be able to mess with us.
Notice “heavenly places”:
We are seated “far above” the devil.
In spiritual warfare we must know this, we must put this truth on as our helmet.
We are being saved i.e.
God is transforming us day by day, making us more like Jesus:
Notice we are transformed by the renewing of our mind.
The helmet protects the head.
We need to guard our minds from the thoughts that the devil wants us to think!
We will be saved i.e. our bodies will be transformed and made just like Jesus’
Notice the helmet is “the hope of salvation” i.e. the salvation we are looking forward to.
Staying focused on the glories that await the faithful will help us to resist the temptations the devil sends our way.
Back to our passage in Eph 6.
Sword of the Spirit
The sword of the Spirit refers to speaking the word of God against the devil.
When the devil tempted Jesus to turn the stones into bread:
When the devil tempted Jesus to show by jumping down from the pinnacle of the temple:
When the devil tempted Jesus by offering Him all the kingdoms of the world if He would fall down and worship him:
Notice what Jesus said each time: “it is written” x 3
When the devil tells you are guilty:
“I am the righteousness of God in Christ”
When the devil tells you can't do it:
When the devil tells you won't make it
“God always causes me to triumph”
When the devil knocks your self-confidence, tell him:
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made”
(Psalm 139:14 NKJV)
When we speak in this way, our words have the power of the Spirit backing them, that’s why its called the “sword of the Spirit”, and it will put the devil to flight!
Why does he flee?
Because the sword is sharp!
or the finally weapon...
All that we have mentioned today must be done within the context of a lifestyle of prayer...
Back to Eph 6...
Notice, “praying always”.
The armour of God is to be worn by those who are praying always.
Not just any kind of praying, but Spirit-anointed prayer.
It is prayer “in the Spirit”.
We need to be full of the Spirit as we pray.
Notice we need pray for each other “for all the saints”.
Are you praying for the members of this church?
Make sure you make it your daily habit to spend time in prayer.
Make sure you cover your family.
Make sure you cover the church also.
A lifestyle of prayer overthrows the plans of the enemy!
Summary
Belt of truth - we must people of integrity
Breastplate of righteousness - we must walk in love
Feet shod - we must be ready to share the gospel, we stand strong by know we have peace with God
Shield of faith - holding onto what we believe we extinguish Satan’s lies, deceptions, distractions, and temptations
Helmet of salvation - we must ear as a helmet our past, present and future salvation
Sword of the Spirit - we are to speak God’s word against the devil
Prayer - all this is to be done within the context of a lifestyle of prayer
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