First, I begin by assuming that you are saved, and have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior,and also received the baptism in the Holy Ghost,with the evidence of speaking with other tongues. For, without these, your not going to get too much done for the Kingdom of God.Why else would Jesus have commanded the apostles (Acts 1:4) to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father?(which was the Holy Spirit.) He also told them in verse 8, why they need the Baptism. For the power, that is going to help them to get things done. Then, in chapter 2 verses 1 through 4,describes one of the most beautiful occurrences that man can ever witness or be involved with,the infilling of the Holy Spirit, not just of the original 12, but of everyone who was there! This where the term"On fire for God" came into common use. So, now that I have laid the groundwork for this spiritual warfare, we go to Ephesians Chapter four, verses 29-32,and then to Chapter Five, 1-20, where it spells out specifically the demeanor and preparation of the heart of a child of God, and,finally, Chapter 6,beginning with verse 10,where it tells you to be strong in the Lord(be continually strengthened, which one does by constant faith in the Cross. But let us not forget that the Joy of the Lord is our strength! We in him, and he in us transports us from joy to joy! The power is at our disposal-the source is the Holy Spirit, but the means is the cross.)(1 Cor.1:18) And then finally, in Verse 11,It tells us to put on the "whole Armour of God." And in the succeeding verses, it tells us what the Armour consists of, and why we need it. "Having your loins girt about with Truth..(the truth of the cross) vs.14 And the Breastplate of Righteousness.( The righteousness of Christ, which comes strictly by and through the Cross of Christ and his finished work) ...15Your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace. 16 The shield of faith...17 The helmet of Salvation...The sword of the Spirit,which is the word of God! Put on your Armour every day, and keep it there by prayer and supplication in the spirit, ( incessant pleading until the prayer is answered) watching thereunto (being sensitive to what the Holy Spirit desires) with all perseverance (don't stop) and supplication (petitions and requests) for all saints...( Saints praying for other Saints...we are the saints to which Paul refers, not those plaster of paris or marble statues that some churches look to to keep them safe, or pray to for help!)
Put it on, and keep it on, so that you may be able to stand in the evil day. And having done all....STAND! Don't give an inch. Always make your object of your faith the cross of Christ, which is the only faith God will recognize,AND the only faith that Satan will recognize! The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, because we don't wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and spiritual wickedness in high places. Our foes are not human, but Satan does use humans to carry out his dirty work. Be aware that the very ones whom you least expect to bring you to temptation to let down your Armour, will be the first ones to try. Innocently enough,they will make suggestions,that you let down your guard, relax and have one little drink...tell you a funny story, that they know is totally inappropriate,or just worry aloud that you are spending way too much time in prayer. Or your Bible. Or in church. Or ask you if you've gone and joined a cult! And the closer they are to you, the more Satan will try to use them, to make you back down. Some of those comments hurt....they are the fiery darts that scripture mentioned above speaks about. Deflect the darts with you Armour and shield,turn away from their temptations, and just go on loving them anyway. And finally, I would be remiss, were I not to mention the use of the Name Above every Name,should there come a time when you need something to say to someone who is being used of the devil, and about to do you harm. It is.."IN the name Of Jesus...and to quote the Lord, "come out of the man, thou unclean spirit!"
Remember, God loves them, just as much as he loves you!
And that, m'dear is spiritual warfare.Basically.Admittedly,what I have given you is just the barest outline of a subject that I have been fascinated with for years,and for you to completely understand it, may take years of reading and research,which is as it should be. Spiritual growth does not happen in an instant, it is a journey. If I sounded preachy,and like I knew it all, then please forgive that my answer to your request was done so badly. And yet, I have told you all I knew to tell, in so short a space. Remember, an Angel is only a messenger.
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