Be warned that the more you mature in the knowledge, understanding and gain wisdom to be used in ministry, the more intense the spiritual warfare becomes against you.
The Devil is clever and "The Battle" may not even appear to you as a battle at all. You see, Satan will watch you rise in position and in prominence and he will even let you have growth and stability over a period of time. But just when you have "ALL EYES ON YOU", that's when his schemes kick in.
Please know that Satan is concerned about every confessing Christian, but he is particularly concerned with those Christians who are sharing, teaching and reaching others for Christ Jesus and salvation. His targets are those who are impacting neighborhoods and communities; those reaching our youth; and those who are standing against social injustices and transforming lives for The Kingdom of God.
So knowing this I'm ready to "SUIT UP", not just with the typical clothing that hangs in my closet, but I'm going to "SUIT UP" with The Armor of God that I have received on my day of salvation. With God's Armor, I can stand against the schemes and attacks of the devil.
The Devil wants to use you to make a fool out of God! Satan wants nothing more than to see you reach the top so that he can watch you fall. Don't think that "You Got This", because YOU can't stand on your own against the devil, this is why God has provided you with His Armor.
Let's SUIT UP!
"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 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. 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. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should." (Ephesians 6:11-20 NIV)
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