Message #10 (of 20) from the PrayerPower radio series
"Spiritual Covering"

by Kaye Johns

The apostle Paul tells us how to take on Satan in Ephesians 6, when he gives us our assignment for spiritual warfare: we’re to stand our ground in prayer.

Paul writes, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 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." [Ephesians 6:10-12]

It’s important to note that Paul begins with the admonition to be "strong in the Lord." It’s more than just relying on the Lord’s strength and not our own. It’s being strong and certain in our relationship with the Lord.

If there is anything in our lives that has caused our fellowship with Christ to be broken, anything grieving or quenching His Spirit, how strong can we be in Him? Before we can take Satan on, we had best be sure we are right with the Lord. When we’re out of fellowship with Him, our prayers may not be heard or answered [Psalm 66:18; Isaiah 59:2]; His mighty power may not be released.

Christ has given us the right to use His authority over Satan--but not when we’ve gone AWOL.

Pray with me now--Lord Jesus, let us never be absent without leave from our relationship with You, for we ask in Your name, amen.

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