Insights
Equipping Ourselves with the Armor of God
🙌 “What a shame it would be for us to go out of here with all of this inspiration that we have been given this investment of God’s word that he has gathered us together over the course of these days to Worship in spirit and in truth and to hear his word declared true over our lives.”
🌟 “The old has gone and the new has come you’re a daughter. You’re a son and you have full rights and privileges that have been granted to you.”
🛡️ To combat the enemy’s schemes, we need to equip ourselves with the full armor of God, including truth, righteousness, and the gospel of peace.
📖 The seventh piece of armor, often overlooked, is prayer, as mentioned in verse 18, highlighting the significance of seeking God’s guidance and strength in spiritual battles.
🌞 “Righteousness is right side up living that invites the sunlight of God’s favor and blessing upon your life.”
💪 The breastplate of righteousness is crucial because it protects the heart, which is the lifeline for our physical well-being and vitality.
Spiritual Warfare and Overcoming the Enemy
💪 The enemy trembles when he sees a daughter or son of God approaching, not because of their own power, but because of the Holy Spirit within them.
🙏 The enemy hopes that the challenges we face will cause us to live in fear and never fulfill our calling, but we have the power of Jesus Christ to overcome.
🌟 “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, powers, and spiritual forces of wickedness.”
🛡️ The Apostle Paul introduces the concept of spiritual warfare, emphasizing the existence of an enemy who is scheming against us and trying to hinder our victory in Christ Jesus.
🤔 The consistent timing of the specific temptations we face is not a coincidence, but a scheme by the enemy to derail us from walking in a manner pleasing to the Lord.
Summary
TLDR: The key idea of the video is to recognize the existence of unseen spiritual forces and to equip oneself with the armor of God in order to overcome the enemy’s tactics and live a life aligned with God’s truth.
- 🔍 We must be aware of the unseen influence in our lives and use effective weapons to combat it, as demonstrated by the speaker’s sons.
1.1 There is an unseen influence in our lives that we must be aware of and instead of focusing on what we can see, we should use effective weapons to combat it, as demonstrated by the speaker’s three tall sons.
1.2 My son used to play baseball during the spring season, and I enjoyed watching him practice under the lights of the bleachers, but the only issue was that spring ball eventually turned into summer ball.
1.3 In the summertime, the speaker describes the intense heat of sitting through multiple games at a tournament, and shares a personal experience of being hot and sweaty while supporting her child’s team.
1.4 My son Jerry Jr is outgoing and excited for a challenge, as I could see in his step.
- 😔 A young boy’s confidence in baseball turned to insecurity when he saw the team that had previously embarrassed him, but a baseball player’s confidence was boosted when he heard the opposing team acknowledge his skills.
2.1 A young boy’s confidence and excitement in baseball quickly turned to nervousness and insecurity as he walked towards the dugout.
2.2 My son’s countenance changed when he saw the team that had previously embarrassed us, causing him to feel insecure and fearful.
2.3 A baseball player’s confidence is boosted when he overhears members of the opposing team acknowledging his skills, leading to a change in his posture and attitude.
- 🔥 Recognize the power of the Holy Spirit within us and don’t let fear and insecurity hold us back from fulfilling our calling as children of God, as emphasized in the book of Ephesians.
3.1 Recognize that when the enemy sees a daughter or son of God coming, they are shaking in their boots because of the Holy Spirit of God that lives inside of them, even if they don’t believe what the Word of God declares to be true about them, the enemy knows it and knows that they have been forgiven.
3.2 There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, as we have been given victory, power, love, and a sound mind, and it would be a shame for the enemy to believe more in our potential than we do.
3.3 The enemy scatters challenges in our lives to make us shrink back in fear and insecurity, but if we have faith in Jesus Christ, we cannot be destroyed.
3.4 The speaker emphasizes that despite the enemy’s attempts to discourage and distract, it is important to not shrink back in fear and insecurity, but instead step up and fulfill the calling that God has placed on one’s life.
3.5 The Apostle Paul’s book of Ephesians emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s identity as a daughter or son of Christ and the rights and privileges that come with it.
3.6 Paul wants believers to understand the hope, mercy, grace, and adoption they have received from God, and he prays that their hearts would be open to this truth and that they would not give up what God has given them.
- 🛡️ Put on the armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil and spiritual forces, as the Apostle Paul emphasizes the existence of an unseen enemy who seeks to hinder believers from fully experiencing God’s grace and goodness.
4.1 Put on the armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil and the spiritual forces of wickedness, resisting in the evil day and standing firm.
4.2 The Apostle Paul introduces the concept of spiritual warfare, emphasizing the existence of an enemy who seeks to hinder believers from fully experiencing God’s grace and goodness.
4.3 The deceiver disguises himself behind life’s problems, causing us to blame others and rely on ineffective solutions, but when facing unseen and spiritual problems, we need supernatural weapons.
4.4 Your enemy is not the people around you, but an unseen master deceiver who wants you to forget that he exists.
- 🔑 Invest your energy in using powerful weapons against the enemy’s tactics instead of getting distracted by what you can see.
5.1 The church holds a Harvest Festival where members of the congregation bring their cars and open their trunks to create carnival games for the event.
5.2 Children line up to play a homemade whack-a-mole game at a carnival, with the longest line forming behind a truck bed where puppets pop up and kids try to hit them with a plastic mallet.
5.3 A frustrated four-year-old at a carnival expresses annoyance at waiting in line and not understanding the point of a game, eventually causing a commotion by pulling off a tablecloth.
5.4 Invest your energy in using the weapons that have power, rather than focusing on what you can see, because the tactics of the enemy are serious business.
- 🛡️ To live a life that pleases God and overcome the devil’s schemes, wear the full armor of God, including truth, righteousness, preparation, and protection, while prioritizing fervent prayer to access heaven’s resources and experience God’s blessings on Earth.
6.1 The enemy knows your weaknesses and strategically tempts you with the right things at the right time to prevent you from living a life that pleases God.
6.2 To live for the glory of God and overcome the schemes of the devil, one must wear the full armor of God, which includes truth, righteousness, preparation, and protection against the evil one’s attacks.
6.3 You need a shield, helmet, and dagger of the spirit to protect your mind and keep the enemy at bay, along with the word of God, making a total of seven pieces of armor.
6.4 Priscilla Shirer emphasizes the importance of fervent and prioritized prayer as the key to accessing the resources of heaven, pushing back the kingdom of darkness, and experiencing God’s blessings on Earth.
- 🎣 Every time the speaker turns over the boat, something always comes out from underneath it without needing to invite them, as the environment created by the upside-down boat is invitation enough.
7.1 The speaker describes her peaceful and leisurely fishing trips with her children in a quiet neighborhood, occasionally venturing out in a rowboat for a more adventurous experience.
7.2 Every time the speaker turns over the boat, something always comes out from underneath it without needing to invite them, as the environment created by the upside-down boat is invitation enough.
- 🛡️ Living in righteousness and holiness is crucial for protection against the enemy’s attacks, as it affects all aspects of life and empowers us to live aligned with God’s truth, prioritizing holiness over impressing people.
8.1 Living in righteousness invites God’s favor and blessing, while living in unrighteousness invites the enemy into your life, so it is important to live in alignment with God’s truth and walk in holiness.
8.2 Align your lifestyle with the truth of God and walk in a manner worthy of your calling, avoiding immoral behavior and choices that are not in alignment with God’s truth.
8.3 The breastplate of righteousness is crucial because it protects the heart, which is vital for physical well-being and provides the energy needed to function in all aspects of life.
8.4 Your spiritual heart is vital for your spiritual life, as it affects your thoughts, emotions, ambitions, and conscience, and if the enemy can attack your heart, they can manipulate your mind, emotions, ambitions, and disrupt your connection with the Holy Spirit.
8.5 Holiness is your breastplate that blocks the enemy’s attacks and empowers you to live a life aligned with the truth of God, breaking free from any unhealthy relationships, addictions, or habits with the help of the Holy Spirit.
8.6 Live for the applause of Heaven, prioritize holiness over impressing people, and be prepared to give an account to Jesus for how you honored him, regardless of the number of followers or likes on social media.
