Email from Abiding Place Daily Bread – May 9, 2025 (The Sixth Day – Genesis 1:24-31) Ephesians 6:11 – Be endued with the whole armor of God so that you can stand against the craft of the Devil, The Supernatural Ability God Gives His People The whole armor of God is more than a metaphor. It is the supernatural ability given to the saint to deal with every deceitful trick and enticement Satan can bring against God’s people. The armor of God is the identity of Christ – the armor of light and the armor of righteousness on the right and on the left hand (Romans 13:12, 14; 2 Corinthians 6:7). We are endued with the armor of God as we yield to the Holy Spirit. Through the act of submitting ourselves to God, the Holy Spirit becomes our shield and strength (James 4:7; Psalms 3:3, 18:35, 28:7, 33:20, 84:11). Jesus has conquered all the power of Satan. As we walk in Him, we have authority over all the forces of the gates of hell. The Holy Spirit, Who has come to lead and guide us, stands ready to protect and defend us against everything Satan attempts to oppose us with. The Holy Spirit empowers us with the shield of faith to quench every fiery dart of the wicked one (Ephesians 6:16). He gives us Gospel shoes to tread over all the power of the enemy so nothing can hurt us (Ephesians 6:15; Luke 10:19). If we are willing to yield ourselves completely to the Holy Spirit and walk in obedience to Him, then we will find the provision and strength for everything we need to stand against our enemy, the Devil (Ephesians 6:10-18) The weapons of our warfare are so mighty it is impossible for a child of God to be defeated (James 4:7; 2 Corinthians 10:4-6; Psalms 60:12, 108:13; Romans 8:37). Though Satan wars against us and attempts to both hinder and afflict the people of God, the anointing breaks the yoke (Isaiah 10:27). Blessings, Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
Daily Bread 5/9/2025
