warrior is a child - gary valenciano (cover)

Special song sempena SYC punya mental health (May) program.
This song deeply touched my heart. Reminds me of my own personal battles. But I can testify sendiri yg God equips us with everything we need for our spiritual battle. Remember that our battle is not against people on earth. Our fight is against "principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness" (Ephesians 6:12). But Romans 8:38 says that NOTHING, not even "death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of hell *can separate us from God's love*" (NLT).
Colossians 2:15 says that on the cross, Christ took away all the power of the evil angels, the rulers of darkness and wicked spirits. He WON against them! Therefore, our victory is rooted in what Jesus did, not in what we do. This doesn't mean that we do not have part in the battle, but our doing is the application of what Jesus did.
Adakah we realize yg "Satan walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour"? (1 Peter 5:8) The next verse tells us to "resist him in faith!" So what do we need? We need the armor of God. Ephesians 6:13 says, "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."
To STAND! What does it mean to stand? To not be afraid or frightened. To be at position and alert. To not slouch or be half-hearted in the fight (doubt, self-pity). To no think about giving up/retreating.
I will stand on His ground. I shall not be moved!
Armor of God:
Belt of truth buckled around our waist
Put on the breastplate of righteousness
Feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace
Take up the shield of faith
Take the helmet of salvation
Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God
And always, always pray.
For behind every warrior, there is a strong, loving God. Happy Sabbath!
Original song: • Gary Valenciano - THE ...
Picture credit: April's friend
Piano: Jade