Battling the devil (6) Praying in the war
Rev. Ryan Barnhill explores prayer as a central element of spiritual warfare, drawing on Ephesians 6 to show how prayer permeates every aspect of Christian armor and defense. The article emphasizes the intimate nature of prayer as covenant communication with God through Christ, demonstrating that prayer is not merely another tool but the fundamental activity that enables all other spiritual disciplines in the believer's battle against Satan.
Previous article in this series: October 1, 2023, p. 15. Take a look at the battlefield. Over yonder you will see Christian soldiers. They are knelt down on the bloody field of war, hands folded, eyes tightly shut, faces strained with concentration, lips moving. Satan's arrows are flying, his evil hosts advancing, the heat of battle intensifying -- yet, these soldiers remain on their knees. Praying -- a key element in the warfare. Young soldier, are you daily on your knees? So important a...
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