Put on God's Armor

Today, we honor those who have served in our United States Armed Forces. As we reflect on their lives and the blessings their sacrifices have provided us, we're reminded of another armed force every Jesus follower is serving in, and another war in which we are fighting. We're all serving in Jesus's kingdom to fulfill His mission of making disciples all over the world (Matthew 28:18-20). We're also continuously facing a spiritual enemy who is fiercely opposed to seeing that mission carried out.  

For those who want to walk faithfully with Jesus, Ephesians 6:10-12 is a powerful reminder that our ability to carry out Christ's mission requires both vigilance and complete reliance on the Lord. The struggles we face in daily life—temptation, doubt, and discouragement—are part of a larger spiritual conflict. However, we are not powerless.

God has given us everything we need to successfully carry out his mission. When we put our faith in Christ to be our Savior and Lord, God gave us his Holy Spirit who empowers, teaches, and guides us each day. As we apply God’s word and pray continually, He will help us overcome the enemy's attacks and experience the victory that Jesus has already won for us.