“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬

To 'stand firm' is not an option but a command for the Christ follower.

How do I stand firm?

Put On:

The Belt of truth...

Jesus is "the way, the truth, and the life".

John 14:6 NIV

The Breastplate of Righteousness...

The Lord put on righteousness as his breastplate...

Isaiah 59:17 NIV

The Shoes of Peace...

Jesus himself is our peace...

Ephesians 2:14 NIV

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Today, stand firm in the faith through truth, righteousness, and peace.

Armed | Be Strong
Ephesians 6:10–13 (NIV)
Strength for the battle comes from the Lord as we put on His armor and stand.

INTRODUCTION: As followers of Christ, we are not fighting for victory we are FIGHTING FROM VICTORY! Jesus said, "It is FINISHED".

Access God's Power

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Acknowledge the Battle

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 ‭NIV‬‬

Advance with Assurance

“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.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬
We are not just survivors or defenders but MORE THAN CONQUERORS! (Romans 8:37)