Ready for Battle

We fight battles every day. And not just in the Twittersphere.

Perhaps your parents are going through a divorce. Or someone at school is bullying you.

Maybe you are worried about getting into college or a loved one is sick. You could be struggling with crippling anxiety or an addiction. We all face battles against the brokenness of our sin-cursed world, and no matter what form those battles take, they leave us feeling overwhelmed, fearful, and defeated.

Do not be discouraged! The Lord has armed His children for battle with very specific promises in His Word.

Know that the struggle is not yours. Stop striving and let the God of the universe take control by bringing your concerns to Him (1 Peter 5:7). He is working through every situation, and He promises to one day make all things new (Romans 8:28; Revelation 21:1-5). Because we are Christians, our victory is in the work of Jesus—His life, death, resurrection, and eventual return (1 Corinthians 15:57)! The Lord promises not only to fight for you in everyday moments but also to one day bring you complete victory over sin and death (Philippians 1:6).

Therefore, no problem is too big for God to overcome (John 16:33). In Christ, no matter what you are facing, you can have His peace, knowing He is with you (Matthew 28:20; Philippians 4:6-7).

Ephesians 6 talks about how God has given His children a whole set of armor to prepare for the attacks of the evil one. We need to arm ourselves daily with the truth of the good news of Jesus Christ, who is the Victor over sin, death, and brokenness! • Sarah Elizabeth Child

• Can you think of an example from the Bible when God delivered one of His children? (See 1 Samuel 17, Daniel 6, Mark 2:1-12, or Luke 8:22-25.)

• What do these true stories tell us about what God is like? How do these stories echo the deliverance Christ gives us from sin, death, and brokenness?

Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:10-11 (CSB)

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Ephesians 6:10-17