Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Ephesians 6:10–11 NIV
Are you a member of the Fraidy Cat Club, one who cringes over dark places, loud noises, or hostile environments? Most people are. But the truth is that God is the One who fights for you (see Exodus 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:30; 3:22; 20:4). Trusting in Him, you can stand strong behind His armor and in His strength. Put on all that God has provided to defend against the devil’s attempts to confuse, manipulate, and scare you.
What schemes does the enemy use against you? Satan loves to batter you with shame that you haven’t done enough or the idea that God can’t possibly forgive you again. The enemy takes pleasure in making you doubt your salvation or in making you think that God could never love someone like you. The enemy wants to trick you into losing the peace and joy of abundance in Christ.
No worries. Your God-given armor has you covered. It’s your task to put each piece on with focus, understanding that the battle has already been won. Stand strong. God’s power looks mighty good on you.
God, I’m thankful for Your mighty power and protective armor. Now help me stand firm, exchanging your truth for the enemy’s lies, confident in the knowledge that You are the one who fights for me. Amen
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2018 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Emily Biggers.