New Weapons
Do I not hate those, O LORD, who hate You? And do I not abhor those who rise up against You? I hate them with perfect hatred; I count them my enemies.
- Psalm 139:21-22
Covenant partners exchanged weapons and pledged to fight each other's battles-the enemies of one to be the enemies of both.
We have entered into covenant with Almighty God and have taken on His enemies.
"We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
- Ephesians 6:12
His enemies--our flesh and the devil--become our enemies.
Jesus has given us a new set of armor and powerful weapons to stand against the forces of darkness and has given us a mandate to take His weapons and go into battle (Ephesians 6:13-17). Put on His armor today:
• Belt of Truth
• Breastplate of Righteousness
• Shield of Faith
• Helmet of Salvation
• Sword of the Spirit
Put on Christ today (Galatians 3:27). He is our Truth and Righteousness. He is the Author and Finisher of our faith. He is our Salvation, and Jesus is the Word of God. So go to battle today against the enemy of the father.
Jesus, I put You on today. Your armor protects me. Your Word is a mighty weapon for destroying the enemy's power. I refuse to enter today's battle until I put on you. Amen.
Further Reading
- Galatians 3:27
- Ephesians 6:12
- Ephesians 6:13-17
