As the end of the age dawns upon us Satan, the Master of this fallen world system comes with great fury, because he knows his time is short. In Ephesians 6:10, we are told to “be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides].” Through God’s mercy, grace, and our on-going union with Lord Yahweh, the Holy Spirit works the character and nature of Jesus into our hearts and lives. Sometimes this is worked into our lives through experiencing His resurrection power, at other times we transform through fellowshipping with Him through experiencing the cross or hard times. It is only by the power of the faithful testimony of Jesus (not ours) that gives us the power to overcome the devil (Rev 12:17).
“Now my beloved ones, I have saved these most important truths for last: Be supernaturally infused with strength through your life-union with the Lord Jesus. Stand victorious with the force (weapons) of his explosive power flowing in and though you.
Put on the full suit of armor that God wears when he goes into battle, so that you will be protected as you fight against the evil strategies of the accuser! Your hand-to-hand combat is not with human beings, but with the highest principalities and authorities operating in rebellion under the heavenly realms. For they are a powerful class of demon-gods and evil spirits that hold this dark world in bondage. Because of this, you must wear all the armor that God provides so you’re protected as you confront the slanderer, for you are destined for all things and will rise victorious.
Put on truth as a belt to strengthen you to stand in triumph. Put on holiness as the protective armor that covers your heart. Stand on your feet alert, then you’ll always be ready to share the blessings of peace as you subdue your enemies.
In every battle, take faith as your wrap-around shield, for it is able to extinguish the blazing arrows coming at you from the evil one!
Embrace the power of salvation’s full deliverance to protect your thoughts from lies. And take the mighty razor-sharp Spirit-sword of the spoken Word of God.
Pray passionately in the Spirit, as you constantly intercede with every form of prayer at all times. Pray the blessings of God upon all his believers” (Ephesians 6:10-18 tPt).
Let us come close to the throne of Grace that no matter what is taking place in our lives or in this fallen world, our hearts and minds may be settled and fixed on Jesus, who encourages us to stand in His love and power. “So may God shower his peace upon you, my beloved friends. And may the blessings of faith and love fill your hearts from God the Father and from our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. Abundant grace will be with you all as each of you love our Lord Jesus Christ without corruption. Amen!”(Ephesians 6:23-24tPt).
