Spiritual realm conflict resolution is the entire focus and purpose of the Armor of God
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
12 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.
13 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.” Eph 6:11-13
With regard to belt of truth being first….. it equips us with the ability to recognize and respond to the lies of the Enemy. It is the foundation upon which discernment is built. Truth is revealed, illuminated, and mediated for us through the Word, Spirit, and Person of Christ present in His people, His Church.
…..breastplate of righteousness….it equips us to guard our hearts against the accusations of the Enemy….
These are our starting points for standing against the wiles of our Enemy in resolution of spiritual conflict which is the point of the armor.
With truth and righteousness in place we are setting our feet on solid ground to wear the shoes of readiness for the Gospel of Peace that is in Christ.
All humanity is given “a measure of faith”, but when the first three are in place our faith begins to be directed toward Christ, the Prince of Peace, and because the object of our faith is then rightly focused, faith is transformed into a potent shield that covers us in the midst of battle.
With testing of our faith and the substantive faith in the true object of our faith, Jesus Christ, whom we have embraced, we obtain the helmet of salvation that protects our minds and molds our will to obedience to God’s will.
With those things in place we can be trusted to hold and wield the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word, doing so righteously with accuracy and accountability to achieve God’s purpose and plan.
Then, finally and most importantly……
Ephesians 6:18-20
“And finally, equip yourself at all times with prayer for other and yourself!
“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.
19 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,
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Spiritual realm conflict resolution is the entire focus and purpose of the Armor of God
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
12 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.
13 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.” Eph 6:11-13
With regard to belt of truth being first….. it equips us with the ability to recognize and respond to the lies of the Enemy. It is the foundation upon which discernment is built. Truth is revealed, illuminated, and mediated for us through the Word, Spirit, and Person of Christ present in His people, His Church.
…..breastplate of righteousness….it equips us to guard our hearts against the accusations of the Enemy….
These are our starting points for standing against the wiles of our Enemy in resolution of spiritual conflict which is the point of the armor.
With truth and righteousness in place we are setting our feet on solid ground to wear the shoes of readiness for the Gospel of Peace that is in Christ.
All humanity is given “a measure of faith”, but when the first three are in place our faith begins to be directed toward Christ, the Prince of Peace, and because the object of our faith is then rightly focused, faith is transformed into a potent shield that covers us in the midst of battle.
With testing of our faith and the substantive faith in the true object of our faith, Jesus Christ, whom we have embraced, we obtain the helmet of salvation that protects our minds and molds our will to obedience to God’s will.
With those things in place we can be trusted to hold and wield the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word, doing so righteously with accuracy and accountability to achieve God’s purpose and plan.
Then, finally and most importantly……
Ephesians 6:18-20
“And finally, equip yourself at all times with prayer for other and yourself!
“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.
19 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,
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Cathy Byrd. (3/27/25)