[Ephesians 6:10-20 KJV] “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. [11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For 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.”
[13] “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. [14] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; [15] And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;”
[16] “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. [17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: [18] Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;”
[19] “And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, [20] For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak”.
I want to speak to you today on the fact that there is a battle that is raging on and it is closer to you than you think. Many of us give the enemy too much room because we are unaware that the battle confronting us is closer than we think. The battle is closer to you than you think; it’s time to wake up to reality and begin to fight. You will win and not faint.
Beloved, the battle is closer to you than you think. You are wrestling but not against flesh and blood. You are in a close battle; you are in a close battle. The enemy is closer than you think! This is not a ballistic war, it is not a jungle war, neither is it a nuclear or chemical war! It is a wrestle, you must not overlook that; or else the enemy will finish you.
So, the question is, how do you win in this war? The following simple secrets will help you to win in this war;
1. Fortify yourself in the Lord:
The Bible tells us that we should be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. I pray that you will not slow down and lose strength. I pray that you shall build up yourself in the power and might of the Lord. This is the day and it is the day of the Lord. You can win if you fortify yourself in the Lord and in the power of His might. Be strong, be empowered and be strengthened!
2. Put on your armour:
You must be battle-ready. You must dress up and be ready to fight and win. You cannot take chances, you must be ready to fight and win. You can’t win this battle naked, you must be clothed. Put on the whole armour of God and then you would be better prepared to win the battle.
3. Be resolved:
You must be decided and determined to stand and to withstand. You cannot win if you are not resolved. You must fight the battle with a total resolution to win. No retreat, no surrender!
4. Be vigilant:
In this close combat, vigilance is supreme and important. There is nothing like being vigilant as you deal with the devil. You must win and not fail. The battle may be fierce but it is also more subtle.
Be ready, I love you!
Kofi Simpe
