Paul invites us as believers to stand. The purpose of standing is simple, we are in a fight. We are facing an attack from the enemy who will use anything and everything, including the proverbial, “kitchen sink” to stop us from standing firm in our faith.
Standing is a position of victory. In spite of what we face, in the end God wants us to stand. I noticed that before Paul told us to stand he informed us that our strength to stand must “be in the Lord and in His mighty power.” (Vs. 10)
We must never forget our enemy is not what we see, but what we don’t see because our battle is a spiritual battle. I love how Paul describes it in vs. 12.
“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)
Whether you are facing a physical, mental, emotional, financial, family, or health issue the Lord has already provided His gift of spiritual weapons to help you in your fight. Always remember, you never have to fight alone.
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’ve done all I know to do or can do; however, it doesn’t seem to be enough?” Paul lets us know we have access to God’s Power, but we must USE IT!
To know you have access to spiritual weapons and to not use them is a recipe for defeat. Today I ask a simple question: “Have you done all to stand?”
