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THE WRESTLER

Text:  Ephesians  6:12  

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

One of the important things a professional wrestler does is to study his opponent well before the match.

Yes, a good wrestler will definitely study their opponent before a match to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and preferred wrestling style, which allows them to develop a strategy to maximize their chances of winning. This includes watching past matches and analyzing their techniques and tendencies. 

If someone who is wrestling with a mere mortal, a fellow human will go to this extent, then, what do you think someone who wants to wrestle with principalities and powers needs to do?

One thing you must know as a believer in Christ is that you are in a warfare. 2 Corinthians 2:11 encourages us not be ignorant of the devices of the devil. Your ignorance doesn't make it less of a warfare, it only renders you an easy prey.

If you are a spiritual wrestler, you need to know what you are up against. And you need to be well equipped to fight from an advantaged point.

Ephesians 6:11 says, *Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the devil’s strategies.* To stand firm against the devil's strategies is to put on the *WHOLE ARMOR* OF GOD.

From the foregoing, you must know that :
1. You are in a warfare .
2. Your battle is not with humans, flesh and blood.
3. You must be well equipped to fight well.
4. You must put in the whole armor of God in order to win.

Having done all this, you  must learn to rely on God for strength and for victory.Ephesians 6:10 says, "Finally, be strong in the Lord, relying on his mighty strength."

In all, you must always know that you are fighting from a resting and victory point.

*Bible reading:*

Ephesians 6:10-18.

 *PRAYER FOCUS*

Father, I receive the grace to stand firmly till the end in Jesus name.

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