When it feels like the world is full of chaos, it’s easy to get so swept up in the news and become deeply disheartened. We just want the world to be a better place but it just seems to be getting worse.
The Word of God speaks to the evil in the world. Frequently. And as Christians, we are not helpless against it.
God has given us a way to stand.
Last semester in my hermeneutics seminary class, I studied and did an exegetical analysis of Ephesians 6:10-20. Most of the semester was spent reading up on the context, greek, & analyzing the text to dig deeper into the meaning.
Studying the Bible in this way is teaching me soooo much - way more than I can share on an IG post! So today I just want to share a few application points that can hopefully encourage you.
1️⃣: God has given us the spiritual tools to equip us for the spiritual battle. We are reminded that we do not fight against flesh and blood. And while the spiritual darkness is very real, the Light is always victorious, and in Christ we have access to a way to stand and fight. We are not helpless against it.
2️⃣: The armor of God protects us, but it also provides a way to fight - with the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.
3️⃣: We are not to simply react to the evil in this world, but to always stand firm in truth.
The full armor of God helps us to stand firm:
• belt of truth
• breastplate of righteousness
• shoes of the gospel of peace
• shield of faith
• helmet of salvation
• sword of the Spirit, which is the Word
Be encouraged: You are EQUIPPED for this battle in Christ!⚔️🛡
Xo, Cristabelle
