Spiritual Armor

Debbie’s last message on spiritual authority has received such wonderful feedback. She pointed out the proper foundation for a ministry—even our lives—is the authority we have in Jesus’ name.

Of course, she went on to say, that authority will be challenged by our enemy, the devil. That’s expected. What we have to be very careful about is the inner challenges to our spiritual authority. Those inward challenges come in the form of doubt and fear.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers,

against the rulers of the darkness of this age,

against spiritual hosts of wickedness

in the heavenly places.

(Ephesians 6:12 NKJV)

Fortunately, we have spiritual armor with which we can withstand any attack. In her last point, Debbie described our armor. From Rick Renner’s book, Dressed to Kill, Debbie brought out some great points regarding the shear terror our spiritual armor casts into the hearts of the hosts of hell. From spiked boots to razor sharp thrusting swords, we have the spiritual advantage.

But we have to put the armor on to be able to walk in our authority. Having the armor hanging in our spiritual closet does us no good. Paul says:

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand

against the wiles of the devil.

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.

(Ephesians 6:11,13 NKJV)

Be sure to take up your shield of faith today! On the front lines of battle, the Roman soldier’s shield was an impenetrable barrier covering the entire body. It was covered with six layers of leather and smeared with oil.

Faith is no different. Faith in God’s promises covers us. Layer after layer of God’s goodness and the anointing of the Holy Spirit covers us and protects us against the fiery darts of the enemy.

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