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We seem to be approaching the end of a 20 year military conflict in the Middle East.
No matter your opinion of whether or not that was a good idea, it’s undeniable that we’ve gotten used to America being at war.
We have a whole generation born and raised that have never known a time that we weren’t at war in the Middle East.
Familiarity often results in apathy.
Conflict just doesn’t grab our attention any more.
This is a dangerous attitude to take in an increasingly dangerous world.
It’s also true for us as followers of Christ.
We’ve become so used to the evil around us that it’s hard to spot.
Or we just don’t see the world through a spiritual lens (like we discussed last week.)
But the Apostle Paul’s worldview is that we are in a spiritual battle with evil.
The other side is playing for keeps and to the death.
It’s a War - And You’re In It
Supernatural
Personal - it’s standing firm - not giving in one inch.
Futile if we fight on our own and against others.
That’s not where the battle is.
Too often, we’re fighting the wrong war.
Satan is playing to win against our souls.
He uses every deception he can find to trick us
Be Prepared to Fight
Can you imagine a special forces team going on a mission without armor?
Or a hostage rescue team?
How often do we go out into our world without the slightest bit of spiritual preparation?
Paul uses the very familiar imagery of a Roman legionnaire to illustrate.
[IMAGE] Here’s a version of a modern-day example.
Implications of the armor.
Belt of truth - Girdle, wide leather belt with strips that hung down to protect the groin and upper legs.
Also used as a foundation to attach other armor to.
Truth - reality - is the foundation of our lives.
Integrity of our lives may be in mind here.
body armor (breastplate) of righteousness -
righteous living protects us against Satan’s accusations.
Shoes of peace - Spiritual stability based on peace (good relationship w/God)
Shield of faith - faith makes it harder for Satan to land a blow.
Helmet of salvation - constantly aware of our salvation.
Brings confidence.
Sword of the Spirit -
God Sets the Direction
Prayer is communication with God.
Notice that the elements we use to fight spiritual battles all come from God.
We don’t manufacture them.
He gives them to us.
Since he’s the one who equips us, He’s the one who sets the battle plan.
Here’s the plan:
Live like Jesus, love like Jesus.
We need to pray consistently for direction on how to put on our armor everyday.
To live in truth, righteousness and peace as we go out into the world every day to tell people that God really loves them.
We need to pray consistently to remember who the real enemy is.
It’s Satan and his angels.
Not one another.
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