Read Ephesians 6:10-20

Wednesday

Read Ephesians 6:10-20

10 Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power. ¹¹Put on all the armour that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil’s evil tricks. ¹²For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age. ¹³So put on God’s armour now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy’s attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground.

14 So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight round your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate, ¹⁵and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace. ¹⁶At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One. ¹⁷And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you. ¹⁸Do all this in prayer, asking for God’s help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God’s people. ¹⁹And pray also for me, that God will give me a message when I am ready to speak, so that I may speak boldly and make known the gospel’s secret. ²⁰For the sake of this gospel I am an ambassador, though now I am in prison. Pray that I may be bold in speaking about the gospel as I should.

Think

As Paul writes to the Ephesians he calls them to be different - to give up their old, self centered way of life - and to take up the Christ way.

This is not 'natural' it is a battle - he reminds us not to fall for the 'Devil's evil tricks.' 

Pray

Wrap truth around me - help me to speak truth and hear truth.

Make me righteous; in good relationship with you and the world.

Help me to walk in your good news; sharing your peace with the world.

Let my trust in you protect me.

Cover me with your saving grace and let my only weapon by your word.