The Battle Behind the Struggle
Have you recently faced difficulties or felt a sense of hopelessness? It may be more than challenging circumstances—it may be evidence of a spiritual battle. Scripture reminds us that life is not just what we see on the surface. There is a spiritual realm, and it is in conflict. There really is a God, and there really is a devil. Angels and demons are at work, and humanity is caught in the middle of their war. Whether or not we recognize it, this battle is real.
The apostle Paul addresses this reality in Ephesians 6:10–20, urging us to “put on the full armor of God” so we can stand firm. Our goal is not just to survive the fight, but to remain standing when it is over. Spiritual standing must become our way of life.
Here are four ways we can stand:
1. Stand On God’s Truth.
God’s Word is truth. Jesus prayed that His followers would be sanctified—set apart—by this truth (John 17:17). Paul urges us to renew our minds by it, so we are not shaped by the world’s lies (Romans 12:2). This ta...
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