When we face difficult times, it can feel like we are fighting a battle. But the Bible tells us that our real battles are not against other people or even against the circumstances we find ourselves in. Our real battles are spiritual, and they are waged against the spiritual forces of evil.
The Bible tells us to put on the full armor of God so that we can stand firm amid these spiritual battles (Ephesians 6:11-18). When we are properly equipped with God’s armor, we can take our stand against the devil’s schemes. We can resist his temptations and withstand his attacks. And we can proclaim the gospel of peace amid a hostile world.
So how do we put on the armor of God? First, we need to know what it is. The armor of God consists of six pieces:
1. The belt of truth.
This piece of armor represents Jesus himself, who is the truth (John 14:6). When we wear the belt of truth, we are aligning ourselves with Jesus and his truth.
2. The breastplate of righteousness.
This piece of armor represents our righteousness in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21). When we wear the breastplate of righteousness, we are protected by the righteousness of Christ.
3. The shoes of the gospel of peace.
These represent our role in spreading the good news about Jesus to a lost and dying world (Romans 10:15). When we wear the shoes of the gospel of peace, we are proclaiming peace to a world that is at war with God.
4. The shield of faith.
This piece of armor represents our faith in Jesus Christ (Hebrews 11:6). When we raise the shield of faith, we are deflecting the enemy’s fiery arrows of doubt and unbelief.
5. The helmet of salvation.
This piece of armor represents our hope in salvation through Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:8). When we wear the helmet of salvation, we are declaring our hope in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord.
6. The sword of the Spirit.
This piece of armor represents the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17). When we wield the sword of the Spirit, we are using the power of God’s Word to defeat the enemy’s lies.
The armor of God is available to every follower of Christ. So if you’re feeling like you’re in a battle today, put on the armor of God and take your stand. Remember, the victory has already been won! (Colossians 2:15)
Bible Verses About Fighting Battles
1. Psalm 44:5
Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
2. Joshua 23:10
One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.
3. 1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
4. Isaiah 7:4
And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.
5. Ephesians 6:11
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
6. Deuteronomy 20:7
And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.
7. 1 Peter 3:14
But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
8. Romans 8:31
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
9. Luke 10:19
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
10. Isaiah 45:2
I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:
11. Isaiah 35:4
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
12. Isaiah 8:13
Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
13. Deuteronomy 20:8
And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren’s heart faint as well as his heart.
14. Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
15. Exodus 14:14
The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
16. Isaiah 42:13
The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.
17. Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
18. James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
19. 1 John 4:4
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
20. Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
21. Mark 6:7
And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
22. Psalm 138:3
In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
23. Joshua 1:9
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
24. Deuteronomy 20:3
And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;
25. Exodus 20:20
And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.
26. Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
27. Psalm 138:7
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
28. Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
29. Isaiah 8:11
For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,
30. Isaiah 8:9
Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces.
31. Ecclesiastes 9:11
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
32. Deuteronomy 20:5
And the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.
33. Deuteronomy 3:22
Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.
34. Matthew 10:28
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
35. Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
36. James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
37. Deuteronomy 20:4
For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
38. Deuteronomy 20:1
When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
39. Deuteronomy 9:3
Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God is he which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee.
40. Mark 16:15
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
41. Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.
42. Isaiah 8:10
Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
43. Deuteronomy 31:23
And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.
44. John 10:10
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
45. Psalm 27:1
{A Psalm of David.} The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
46. Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
47. Psalm 18:39
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
48. Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
49. Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
50. Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
51. Isaiah 8:12
Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.
52. Deuteronomy 20:6
And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it.
53. Exodus 15:3
The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
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