Pastor Rusty Milton
Ephesians 6:10-12 ESV
"Our Daily Battle"

We don't wrestle with flesh and blood (mankind), but with the demonic forces of darkness. In these verses, Paul's exhortation gives us insight into the nature of spiritual warfare: it is an ongoing, lifelong battle with evil spiritual beings whose territory is the fallen world. The ongoing nature of spiritual warfare is a catalyst for our own spiritual growth. Do not be afraid, however; everything is in the will of our Father. And, through Christ, we have the grace needed for victory against the enemy's power and schemes.

Ephesians 6:10-12

The Whole Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.