“And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.”
Ephesians 6:11 MSG – A verse of the day from the Bible presented in Eugene Peterson’s contemporary version called The Message. Accompanied by a personal reflection below.
Paul’s exhortations in closing are to be taken to heart. This is serious stuff, he says, just in case you think he’s kidding. There are forces of evil that will beset you every single day, and you cannot defend yourself on your own. You must put on the armor that is Christ himself, and when you do, there is nothing that you will not overcome. Believe this truth, Believer!
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