In this powerful conclusion to the Ephesians series, we dive deep into the armor of God found in Ephesians 6:10-20. This isn't just ancient military imagery—it's a profound revelation about where our true battle lies and how we've already been equipped for victory.
The teaching reminds us that our struggle isn't against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces that scheme to steal our identity, divide us from one another, and make us doubt God's word. What's revolutionary here is the emphasis on standing rather than striving.
We're not fighting to gain victory; we're standing in the victory Christ has already won. Each piece of armor—the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit—addresses the enemy's specific tactics. He first attacks God's word with doubt, then our hearts with accusation. But when we're clothed in truth and righteousness, we become unshakeable. The most challenging insight?
Our greatest battle is actually unity among believers. When we stand together, seated above principalities and powers in Christ, we become unstoppable. This teaching calls us to stop fighting people and start recognizing the real enemy, to exchange our weakness for His strength, and to finally rest in the finished work of the cross.
