10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty 10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to power. 11 Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to

stand firm against all strategies of the devil. stand firm against all strategies of the devil.

12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil

spirits in the heavenly places.spirits in the heavenly places.

  13 Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the

battle you will still be standing firm. battle you will still be standing firm.

14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the body armor of God's righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the

peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.fully prepared.

16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.stop the fiery arrows of the devil.

17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.Spirit, which is the word of God.

  18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers

everywhere.

Christian Leaders… it’s time to make a stand!Christian Leaders… it’s time to make a stand!

Our enemy hides behind a mask, but we know him just the Our enemy hides behind a mask, but we know him just the same, although he goes by many namessame, although he goes by many names

the evil one (Matthew 13:19 & 1 John 2:13)

the author of all evil (Luke 10:19)

a murderer and the father of lies (John 8:44)

the prince of this world (John 12:31 & 14:30 & 16:11)

god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4)

He mounts his armies against us, great in number. Rather than run in fear…

it’s time to make a stand!it’s time to make a stand!

For when we stand together as Christians, For when we stand together as Christians, fortified by the Spirit, we have VICTORY!fortified by the Spirit, we have VICTORY!

If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8)If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8)"Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast,

immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." 1 Corinthians 15:56

So when the enemy throws his fiery darts to So when the enemy throws his fiery darts to where you can’t see the sun.where you can’t see the sun.

Call upon the name of Christ and stand firm as a Christian Call upon the name of Christ and stand firm as a Christian Leader.Leader.

Remember, great is He that is in you…Remember, great is He that is in you…

And Mightier is Christ than your enemy.And Mightier is Christ than your enemy.