By Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Soma
Ephesians 6:10-13 NKJV Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. [13] Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
There is no king that goes to war without first examining his troops and determining his own strength comparing it with his adversary. He would look at the number of soldiers, the types of weapons that he has, in the past they would focus on horsemen and camels and fighting men, while in our present time it is more advanced. Super powers consider how much nuclear weapons they have. It is the basis of this strength that nations and individuals make great boasts and have the power to invade other nations.
Men often put their confidence in their capacity, or what they have built with their own hands, but when it comes to spiritual warfare, our confidence can only be in the Lord and in his mighty power.
That is why the opening statement of Paul in Ephesians, he speaks of the source of the strength for the believer “is in the Lord” and confirms that the power as well is of God. Our confidence for victory as believers must not rest in our own strength, but in the strength of the Lord.
The bible tells us in Jeremiah 17:5 that cursed is he that puts his trust in the arm of flesh. If God be for us, who can be against us? Who can battle with the Lord?As you pray, lose the focus on your strength, and look unto God’s strength and mighty power for victory!
