His power in us makes us stand firm

Carina Francke

Ephesian 6:10,11: "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."

We usually associate power with someone who lifts heavy weights, pulls mega trucks forward using sheer manpower with only a strong leather band around his waist or someone who throws people around in a wrestling ring like rag dolls. But this is only brutal human power, unable to accomplish anything against the invisible world of our existence.

Paul has the following to say about the invisible world we are at war with, "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." Ephesians 6:12

Your fight against your own wandering thoughts, your stressful relationships, your incompetence to love or forgive, your lack of self control and all the little foxes that spoil the vines are very often the works of powers of the unseen spiritual world to whom you lend an ear.  Their strategy is to continuously make an onslaught on your whole being to tire and rattle you until you become so weak that you struggle to stand your ground and eventually want to throw in the towel.

But don't do that! Take heed to Paul's words, "be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.  Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."

This power is not the kind demonstrated by strong men but it's a power that lives within you and is activated by your  living relationship with the Source.  His power enables you to stand steadfastly, put on your armor with confidence and hit the enemy with bulls eyes every time you use your weapons of warfare - the Word of God and the Spirit.

Prayer: Giver of supernatural power thank you very much that you are so near to me that whenever I seek after you, you see me. Help me never to forget that amidst the heat of the battle I just need to call on you and you will hear. Amen