Stand

“11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then…” (Ephesians 6:11-14a).

Taking our stand is

Setting ourselves to win

Against the devil’s schemes

The battle we face are not against flesh and blood

The battle we are in 

Is spiritual 

In spiritual battles

We put on the full armor of God

Our armor is spiritual

Our stance is firm

Firmly rooted in 

Christ

In what He has accomplished for us on the cross

Being able to stand our ground is

Taking a position

Putting our stake in the ground

To declare 

Who we are

To Whom we belong

With Whom we stand

Against whom we stand

To stand after having done everything is

Remaining standing 

To fully claim what was accomplished

And keep guard our position

To stay vigilant and alert

To stand and to watch

To protect

To own

Our victory

Stand firm then

With the accoutrements 

Necessary for this spiritual battle

The belt of truth buckled

The breastplate of righteousness in place

Feet fitted with readiness to share the Gospel

The shield of faith with which we extinguish fiery darts

The helmet of salvation to protect our minds and thoughts

The sword of the Spirit which is the word of God enabling us to take offensive stances

And after everything

Stand

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