Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Pay attention to the word "finally ". That means after you have tried everything else the world has to offer : job, money, wealth, political parties, your own intelligence, other religions and gods and you are still unsatisfied and perhaps worse off than when you began - NOW come back to God and be strong in Him. Don't just go to church religiously or to be a part of the community BUT get to know God personally not just when you need a quick fix! The Bible says it's not by power, it's not by might but by my spirit says the Lord. That means being strong in His might. Let God defend you while you hold your peace.
We are to stand against Satan's schemes. Warring in the spirit is a learning process. As we learn, there will be times that we need to retreat. In training we practice putting on the full armor of God as verse 11 says. When we do this, we can stand against any evil without fear because God has crafted the armor and stands with us! Notice who we battle against in verse 12. As with any conflict, there are times for offense and times for defense. Remember this as you begin to recognize spiritual warfare with the eyes of your heart.
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