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Yehudah HaLevi

Spirit and Truth Devotional - The War is Real Series: Our Spiritual Weapons - Prayer (in the Spirit) Prayer is a powerful spiritual weapon God gives believers. Scripture calls us to pray in the Spirit at all times (Ephesians 6:18), reminding us that our battles are spiritual and require God’s power, not human strength (2 Corinthians 10:4). Prayer is more than speaking to God—it is fellowship with Him, the way we express our hearts, seek His strength, and stand firm in spiritual warfare. Through prayer, we use God’s Word and authority to declare victory, gain protection, and receive discernment. Effective warfare prayer involves aligning our hearts with God, praying the Scriptures, praying continually, and listening for His guidance. Spirit‑led prayer brings boldness, breakthrough, protection, and renewed strength. Jesus taught us to watch and pray (Matthew 26:41), to pray in trouble (James 5:13), to pray without giving up (Luke 18:1), and to rely on the Spirit’s help (Romans 8:26). In every situation, we present our needs to God through prayer (Philippians 4:6). Grace and peace #SpiritAndTruth #Devotional #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianGrowth #SpiritualWarfare #Jesus

Yehudah HaLevi

Spirit and Truth Devotional - The War is Real Series: The Armor of God - The Shield of Faith Paul urges believers to lift the shield of faith to stop the devil’s fiery arrows. The Roman scutum was large like a door, able to cover a soldier completely and even push back the enemy. Wrapped in wet leather, it was designed to extinguish flaming darts. In the same way, faith becomes our first line of defense. Hebrews 11 reminds us that faith is confidence in what we hope for and that without it, we cannot please God. Satan attacks through doubt, fear, and temptation, trying to convince us that his promises are better than God’s. But faith exposes his lies and puts out his arrows. Unlike the other pieces of armor we wear, the shield must be taken up—we choose it daily. Faith isn’t blind; it’s built on evidence of God’s goodness and power. When we hold it firmly, we stand protected. When we drop it, we become vulnerable. So in every circumstance, we lift the shield of faith and trust God to keep us standing. Grace and peace #ChristianLiving #Devotional #Jesus #SpiritualGrowth #SpiritualWarfare

Yehudah HaLevi

Spirit and Truth Devotional - The War is Real Series Pt4: The Armor of God - The Shoes of Peace Paul’s image of the Roman caligae in Ephesians 6:15 shows how the gospel of peace gives us traction in spiritual battle. Those leather boots had metal studs like cleats, helping a soldier stand firm and not be pushed around; similarly, Christ’s peace steadies us against Satan’s attacks—division, worry, and fear. The Greek word hetoimos means ready and sure‑footed, and Paul calls us to be alert and prepared (1 Peter 5:8). This peace is rooted in Christ’s reconciling work: He ended enmity between God and sinners and between divided peoples, so He is our peace. Be ready not only with the gospel message but with your testimony, which Scripture says helps defeat the enemy (Revelation 12:11). Jesus promises a peace the world cannot give (John 14:27), and Peter urges us to explain our hope with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). Fasten these shoes of peace so you can stand, move forward, and carry God’s peace into every place of conflict. Grace and peace #SpiritualWarfare #FaithAndStrength #Devotional #ChristianLiving #God #Jesus #GraceAndPeace