Ephesians 6:10-20 ESV

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.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 firm.Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousnessand, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil oneand take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of Godpraying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saintsand also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospelfor which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

“Be strong,” Gk. ἐνδυναμοῦσθε (endynamousthe)
“Strength, dominion,” Gk. κράτει (kratei)
“Strength, might,” Gk. ἰσχύος (ischus)

Ephesians 1:19-20 ESV

And what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,

“Complete armor” Gk. πανοπλίαν (panoplian). Literally “Every tool”

“Cosmic power” Gk. κοσµοκράτορας (kosmokratoras). Literally “world” + “Strength”

2 Corinthians 15:18-20 ESV

18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

Takeaway 1: No matter what trials this year brings, be strengthened in the Lord.

Takeaway 2: Ask the Lord to help you stand firm.