What if the greatest battle of your life isn’t one you fight with fists or fury, but with love, truth, and prayer?

In this powerful conclusion to Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we’re invited into a very different kind of war. Not one of violence or vengeance, but a fight for freedom waged by an army of sacrificial servants, those who stand their ground not with swords, but with self-giving love.

God’s love, Paul says, “surpasses knowledge.” It’s not just something we study, it’s something we encounter. Something that heals. Something that sets us free. But freedom doesn’t come without a fight. There’s a real enemy working through schemes of stealing, lying, killing, and accusing. And if we’re not careful, we’ll find ourselves either wounded by it, or worse, unknowingly wielding the same weapons ourselves.

That’s why we must stand. Not in our own strength, but in God’s mighty power. That’s why we must love. Not with a love that protects comfort, but one that lays down its life like Jesus. That’s why we must pray. Not as a last resort, but as a first defense and constant connection to the God who speaks and heals through his Spirit.

This Sunday, we’ll unpack what it means to wear the full armor of God, not as spiritual decoration, but as daily dependence. Belt of truth. Breastplate of righteousness. Shield of faith. Sword of the Spirit. We’ll explore how to recognize the devil’s tactics, how to fight like Jesus, and how to pray in the Spirit on all occasions.

The battle is real—but so is your armor.

The enemy is active—but so is your Defender.

The fight for freedom is on—and you're not alone.

So come ready to stand, love, and pray.