Stronghold Verse 6 - Ephesians 6:10-18 (The Armour of God)
This is our FINAL of the Stronghold Verses series. A huge thanks to Mike Harvey for writing and recording these.
The previous episodes have gone down really well so hopefully you know what these are all about. If not, listen to Mike's explanation at the start of the first episode of Series 5 titled "Stronghold Verse 1".
We've already explored "where your help comes from", how to "guard your heart", the need to "renew your strength", how to "be transformed" and how to "take captive every thought". Now we're going to round-off the series by putting on the "Full Armour of God".
Ephesians 6:10-18
The previous episodes have gone down really well so hopefully you know what these are all about. If not, listen to Mike's explanation at the start of the first episode of Series 5 titled "Stronghold Verse 1".
We've already explored "where your help comes from", how to "guard your heart", the need to "renew your strength", how to "be transformed" and how to "take captive every thought". Now we're going to round-off the series by putting on the "Full Armour of God".
Ephesians 6:10-18
“10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 11Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
We all feel under attack at times but as Mike says, when it comes to defence, we need to be dressed for the part. And in a battle, that means we need armour.
You probably know a bit about the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, boots, shield of faith and helmet of salvation. And then there's the sword of the Spirit and cloak of prayer.
Have a good listen to what Mike says and do an inventory of your armoury. A bet there's a bit of polishing, cleaning or upgrade required here and there.
Have a good listen to what Mike says and do an inventory of your armoury. A bet there's a bit of polishing, cleaning or upgrade required here and there.
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