Furnished By Jesus Christ

Ephesians 6:10-20, a call to spiritual warfare, reminds us that the Christian life is not a passive stroll but an active engagement against unseen forces often associated with “darkness.” Paul’s imagery of the “Armor of God” isn’t about physical combat but about equipping ourselves for this spiritual struggle. The armor—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—doesn’t come from our own efforts; it’s a gift freely given through our union with Christ.

This underscores that our strength in this battle comes not from our own might but from Christ’s power working within us through His Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). We are called to “be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might” (Ephesians 6:10), drawing on His inexhaustible resources to stand firm against all unseen demonic forces.

Even amidst this call to battle, the focus remains firmly on Christ’s triumph. The “sword of the Spirit,” a crucial piece of the armor, highlights the power of God’s Word and points to Christ’s final victory over the powers of darkness (Revelation 20:10). It’s not just any faith, but faith in Christ that serves as our shield.

This understanding shifts our perspective from a posture of anxious striving to one of confident rest in Christ’s finished work. As Paul declares in his letter to the Roman Church, 8:37 states, “in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” We fight from a position of victory already secured by Him. Therefore, putting on God’s armor is an act of faith—receiving and living in the reality of Christ’s power to stand victoriously in the face of demonic and worldly forces. The darkness is real, but for the believer, it is a temporary field of contest where the light of Christ has already won.

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