Preparation Technique

Our life group is working through a powerful Bible Study called "The Battle Plan for Prayer" by Stephen and Alex Kendrick.  The readings last week brought focus to the importance of recognizing the enemy and how to be prepared for spiritual warfare.  The focus was on Ephesians 6:10-17 and the reminder of the weapons God has given us was empowering.  A warrior must be equipped for battle and know the enemy before going to the battlefield.  

We are engaged in ongoing spiritual warfare with an enemy that is relentless in attacking.  

With the knowlege of this ongoing battle in mind, a quote from the "Battle Plan of Prayer" is well-worth sharing.  The authors write "Keep in mind that putting on the armor of God is not a battlefield technique, but a preparation technique...don't wait until the battle is raging to gird yourself with the protection of the armor of God." 

I urge you to suit up and stand ready to defend your territory.  God's defense system is powerful but you must put it on!  Read Ephesians 6:10-17! 

“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 NKJV