the battle that we fight...

Every year in the United States of America there is a battle hidden to most. We are losing this battle and the sad truth is that we have the resources to be winners.

Annually, the U.S. discards enough “good” food to equal what dollar amount…?

 $237 million /  $43 billion /  $13 billion /  $556 million

In what area does America face its greatest challenge?

A. Food production amounts?

B. Food purchase amounts?

C. Food accountability across the board?

D. I don’t really know!

Read Ephesians 6:10-12 (see bottom for Scripture)

*** We are encouraged to access the Lord’s Supernatural strength and power.

· Take your Bible and locate the Scripture referenced along with verse 10.

· Where do we find the greatest evidence of God’s mighty power?

· What role do I have when it comes to His power?

*** Look closely at how Personal verse eleven really is…

· Is this armor worn by God or supplied by Him?

· Does that indicate that God dresses me each day?

· Paul writes that this is to be “your stand”; can’t someone else fight this battle for you?

· God is personal, my stance is personal -- what would that make the devil’s schemes?

· What is your common move…? Running towards or away from the devil’s schemes?

*** Take a moment read the Spiritual emphasis found in verse twelve again…

· Turn left in your Bible from Ephesians and locate the supporting Scripture (2 Cor. 10:4-5)

· What is Paul talking about in this section?

· Read Ephesians 1:18-23 and focus on verse 21.

· How does Satan have dominion over this earth? (i.e., Prince of darkness, God of this World, etc.)

· Would you consider that there is more than meets the eye concerning spiritual warfare?

The Battle that We Fight is…

1. Supernatural – not to be fought in our own power, but in God’s strength.

2. Personal – not a responsibility to be passed along or shirked.

3. Spiritual – not visible but very real and extremely serious.

Ephesians 6:10-12

(10) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (Eph. 1:18-20; Rom. 6:4)

(11) Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. (1 Cor. 3:10-12)

(12) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (2 Cor. 10:4-5; Eph. 1:18-23)