God’s word tells you and me to be strong in the Lord and His mighty strength.  We are to put on the full armor of God.  Why?  So we can stand firm against the schemes of the devil.  What are we to remember?  We are not fighting against people, our struggle is against the powers in the spiritual realm – even though we cannot see that sphere, it is real, very real.  (Ephesians 6:10-12) 

  How are we to Stand Firm?
          Put on the belt of God’s truth
          Put on the breastplate of Christ’s righteousness
          Put on shoes and wherever you walk – the Prince of Peace will give you peace
          Take up the shield of faith – faith in the Lord Jesus – that is how we will be able to extinguish those flaming arrows aimed at us.
          Have you taken the helmet of salvation – seeking the living Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior?  Salvation is found only in Jesus.  (Acts 4:12)  Our minds protected by that helmet.
          Take up the sword of the Spirit – Jesus did against Satan in the wilderness when He was tested.  We are also to use that sword – the word of God–“it is written”. (Luke 4:1-13)
          Prayer ~ is a powerful weapon.  (Ephesians 6:13-20)        

What do we need to do to be able to stand firm in today’s world?
          Be alert
          Persevere
          Petition (intercession) for all followers of Christ (saints)
          Pray for all believers to speak with boldness the mighty mystery of the Gospel – Jesus Christ, His life, His death, His resurrection, His salvation, His blood that covers our sins before the living God of the Holy Bible.        

  How can we summarize what we need to remember, each day?
          God’s armor:       God’s truth – not mine
                                        Christ’s righteousness – not mine
                                        Gospel of peace – not the world’s view of peace
                                        Faith in Christ – extinguish those flaming arrows
                                        Salvation – only found in Jesus Christ
                                        Word of God – “it is written”
                                        Prayer – in the Spirit of God
                              Be alert!
                    Persevere!   
          Intercede for believers!
Boldly speak God’s truths – the mystery of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!         

(NASB) Ephesians 6:10-11 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” 
                                                                           Amen, amen, and amen!