Scripture:

 “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.” —Ephesians 6:10–11

Devotional Thought

The Christian life is not a playground—it is a battlefield. Paul reminds us that we are in a spiritual war, not against people, but against the powers of darkness (Eph. 6:12). The enemy seeks to discourage, deceive, and destroy, but God has given us everything we need to stand firm.

Every piece of the armor points us back to Christ: His truth, His righteousness, His peace, His salvation, His Word, and His Spirit. Victory doesn’t come from our own strength but from standing in what Christ has already accomplished on the cross. The battle is real, but so is the victory.

Encouragement for Today

When you wake up each morning, remember—you are not defenseless. Clothe yourself with the armor of God. Take up His Word, pray without ceasing, and walk by faith. The devil may roar like a lion, but in Christ you already stand victorious.

📖 Further Reading:

• James 4:7 — “Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”

• Romans 8:37 — “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”