Be Strong In The Lord!
Jesse M. Hendley
Ephesians 6:10
In Ephesians 6:10 God's Word says, "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. 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. Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness, your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, above all, taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Praying always, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints."
Then the Apostle says, "And pray for me that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the Gospel, for which I am an ambassador in bonds, that therein I may speak boldly as I ought to speak."
The Apostle Paul is telling us that we are in a terrific conflict. The Christian life is a battle from beginning to end, a battle against the world, the flesh and the devil. We are in a desperate conflict!
Notice the word "against" in verse 12. Against, against, against, against! Four times. He tells us that we have enemies, that the Christian life is fought on enemy territory. In Viet Nam today there is a clear line of demarcation between our forces and the forces of the enemy. They do not mix and mingle. They know the enemy, and they fight the enemy. There is a terrible war going on. But I'll tell you of one ...
Jesse M. Hendley
Ephesians 6:10
In Ephesians 6:10 God's Word says, "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. 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. Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness, your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, above all, taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Praying always, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints."
Then the Apostle says, "And pray for me that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the Gospel, for which I am an ambassador in bonds, that therein I may speak boldly as I ought to speak."
The Apostle Paul is telling us that we are in a terrific conflict. The Christian life is a battle from beginning to end, a battle against the world, the flesh and the devil. We are in a desperate conflict!
Notice the word "against" in verse 12. Against, against, against, against! Four times. He tells us that we have enemies, that the Christian life is fought on enemy territory. In Viet Nam today there is a clear line of demarcation between our forces and the forces of the enemy. They do not mix and mingle. They know the enemy, and they fight the enemy. There is a terrible war going on. But I'll tell you of one ...
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