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Original post @ https://odb.org/2024/07/06/our-armor

July 6

Our Armor in Christ

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world.

2 Corinthians 10:4

Today’s Scripture & Insight :

2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Pastor Bailey’s newfound friend shared with him the story of his abuse and addiction. Though the young man was a believer in Jesus, because of his exposure to sexual abuse and pornography at an early age, he was plagued with a problem that was bigger than he was. And in his desperation, he reached out for help.

As believers in Christ, we wage war with unseen forces of evil (2 Corinthians 10:3-6). But we’ve been given weapons to fight our spiritual battles. They aren’t the weapons of the world, however. On the contrary, we’ve been given “divine power to demolish strongholds” (v. 4). What does that mean? “Strongholds” are well-built, secure places. Our God-given arms include “weapons of righteousness in the right hand for attack and the left hand for defense” (6:7 nlt). Ephesians 6:13-18 expands the list of things that help protect us, including the Scriptures, faith, salvation, prayer, and the support of other believers. When faced with forces bigger and stronger than us, appropriating these munitions can make the difference between standing and stumbling.

God also uses counselors and other professionals to help those who struggle with forces too big to tackle alone. The good news is that in and through Jesus, we needn’t surrender when we struggle. We have the armor of God!

By:  Arthur Jackson

Reflect & Pray

Who might you reach out to for support in your personal struggle? What spiritual armor will you put on? 

Dear Jesus, You’re more powerful than any force—seen or unseen. I need Your presence and power to be at work in me today.

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To my brothers and sisters in Christ, please feel free to share this message of the cross with those in need…

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