HAVING DONE ALL – STAND!

HAVING DONE ALL – STAND!

Eph 6:12-13

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

           Today may find you wrestling! It is important to know who the real enemy is. It is also important to understand that God’s agenda is more important than your own agenda. If our cause is just, our human enemies may be under the influence of the Devil and even they may not know this. Be careful but tender in the way you treat them for the tide may change and you don’t want to make the rift in your relationship permanent.

           You should also be aware that spiritual wickedness is very subtle and that you, yourself may be under Satan’s influence. If it is possible with your adversary then it is certainly possible for you as well. Satan’s cackling laughter can be heard over the din of friend fighting friend. Oh, how he loves that.

           All the armor needed to win is available through the Spirit. The girdle of truth – is your view of the situation correct? The breastplate of doping the right thing and the helmet of Salvation which covers our mind are al needed. Don’t leave anything out.

           Having done all, simply stand! Thoroughly investigate your own position then stand. The word “stand” is the Greek histemi which means “to abide or to stanch.” The word stanch refers to restricting the flow of blood. Having done all -- stop the blood letting.

Dear Lord, help me to find, assemble, and put on the whole armor of God available to me. Help me to scrutinize my own position and make sure it agrees with you. Then let me stand. AMEN