1 Thessalonians 2:18 Therefore we wanted to come too you-even I, Paul, time and time again-but satan hindered me.

We are called to go forth making disciples of all nations. This is something we should do with gladness and joy in our hearts. We often times find ourselves doubting because of the flesh. This is common for people. But there is something else, someone else, that hinders us, also.

Satan has a plan also. To hinder the gospel going forth to all nations. He is very effective in his tactics. He is relentless and he is very deliberate. ! Peter 5:8 tells us he walks about like a roaring lion. That is a very vivid and intimidating picture. How do we stand against that?

We are to put on the Armor of God. The belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and most important the sword of the spirit. These are the tools of our trade. They are found in Ephesians 6. We need to dress ourselves in them daily. It is the only way to defeat the enemy.