Read Ephesians 6
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” — Ephesians 6:13
On July 20, 1969, the American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped out of the Lunar Module onto the moon’s surface. As 450 million listeners tuned in around the world, he uttered these now-famous lines, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Armstrong and his partner Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon for a little over two hours despite the extreme temperatures that get as high as 200 degrees C (392 F) during the day and as low as -200 degrees C (-328 F) during the night. However, in that hostile environment, the astronauts were shielded by their complex A7-L
spacesuits which used a combination of insulation, reflective surfaces, and an ice sublimator to regulate temperature. If they stayed in their suits, they could fully explore their surroundings.
In Christ, we are protected from the hostile spiritual atmosphere around us. We can walk in his strength. We can stand firm against the enemy’s schemes and face the spiritual battle head-on knowing our fight is not against flesh and blood. Our victory is assured in Christ because He has won the battle for us at the cross.
Apply:
1. Read Ephesians 6:10–20. Identify all the weapons and armor God has given for spiritual warfare.
2. Why does Paul’s call to prayer follow his discussion of our spiritual battle and armor? How does prayer relate to this battle?
3. What one thing will you change today as a result of what the Holy Spirit has revealed to you through this study?
Pray:
*Pray to Experience the Fullness of God*
“So I ask . . . that you . . . know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” — Ephesians 3:13, 16, 19
Heavenly Father, I am overwhelmed by all that you have for me in Christ. Help me grab hold of all you have given me—your grace, your peace, your comfort, your strength. Not only do you satisfy the yearnings of my soul, you abundantly provide beyond what I currently know I need. Teach me to abide in Christ so I may be filled with all the fullness of God. Amen!
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Martin Luther (1529)
A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he, amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right Man on our side,
the Man of God’s own choosing.
You ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth his name,
from age to age the same;
and he must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God has willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo! his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.
That Word above all earthly powers
no thanks to them abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours
through him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God’s truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever!
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