And this is why you need to be head-to-toe in the full armor of God: so you can resist during these evil days and be fully prepared to hold your ground.
Dear Ones: Hold Your Ground! Paul told believers to hold their ground during times of demonic and physical attacks. This wise admonition applies to all believers throughout time. He describes our spiritual armor and urges us to stand firm resisting evil every day.
Our spiritual armor is not like the natural armor worn by the Roman soldiers. Each part described by Paul is associated with a spiritual attribute. These attributes are directly related to the fruits of the Divine Nature he enumerated in Galatians 5:22-23. We do not have to take off our spiritual armor when we sleep. However, we do need to refresh our spirits every day, asking for the grace we will need to represent our Master properly. For example, as you hold your ground daily, your shield of faith expands to meet and deflect the arrows of the enemy launched against you.
Declare today: “I choose to follow Paul’s instructions: Hold Your Ground! As I stand firm dressed in the full armor of God, I receive the strength to stand even when things get rough. I choose to resist the devil and submit to God. Although it seems like my challenges are as big as a mountain, my God is BIGGER! I am holding my ground and see the horizon filled with victories. Praise the Lord!” Have a victorious day. I bless you in Jesus’ name.