Main Text: Ephesians 6: 10-20

Topics Discussed: Praying both Offensively and Defensively

                           Dec. 7 1941, and the attack on Pearl Harbor: they were not really prepared.

                           If God’s people are truly unprepared for the battle, they will continually live in defeat.

                           God gives us a simple strategy that anyone can use against the devil:

                           1.- Resist him steadfast in the faith; 1 Peter 5:6-11,

                           2.- We resist him using the name of Jesus; Philippians 2:9-10,

                           3.- We quote the scriptures back to the devil like Jesus did in the wilderness; Luke 4:1-13

Action Points: Learn to pray Offensively and Defensively.

                     Put on the “Whole Armor of God” every day if necessary.

                     Do not allow yourself to taken off guard, and/or surprised, like the navy at Pearl Harbor.

                     We must stand against the devil at all cost, and having done all to stand.

Bible References Used: Ephesians 6:10-20

                                   2 Peter 1:3

                                   1 Peter 5:6-11

                                   Matthew 4:10

                                   Mark 8:33

                                   Ephesians 4:27

                                   James 4:7

                                   Philippians 2:9-10

                                   John 14:13

                                   John 16:23-24

                                   Acts 3:6

                                   Acts 4:10

                                   Luke 4:1-13

                                   Ezekiel 28:11-19