A Fight to the Finish (Ephesians 6:10-19, The Message)
10 And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong.11 So
take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of
the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up
to everything the Devil throws your way.12 This is no
afternoon athletic contest that we’ll walk away from and forget about
in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the
finish against the Devil and all his angels.13 Be prepared.
You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all
the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s
all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. 14 Truth, righteousness, 15 peace, 16 faith, 17 and
salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need
them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. 18 In
the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard
and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep
each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.19 And
don’t forget to pray for me. Pray that I’ll know what to say and have
the courage to say it at the right time, telling the mystery to one and
all, the Message that I,20 jailbird preacher that I am, am responsible for getting out.
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