Be Strong In the Lord!

Ephesians 6:10-18 (Complete Jewish Bible)

10Finally, grow powerful in union with the Lord, in union with his mighty strength!11Use all the armor and weaponry that God provides, so that you will be able to stand against the deceptive tactics of the Adversary.12For we are not struggling against human beings, but against the rulers, authorities and cosmic powers governing this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm.13So take up every piece of war equipment God provides; so that when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist; and when the battle is won, you will still be standing.14Therefore, stand! Have the belt of truth buckled around your waist, put on righteousness for a breastplate,15and wear on your feet the readiness that comes from the Good News of shalom.16Always carry the shield of trust, with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the Evil One.17And take the helmet of deliverance; along with the sword given by the Spirit, that is, the Word of God;18as you pray at all times, with all kinds of prayers and requests, in the Spirit, vigilantly and persistently, for all God's people.