The kingdom context in which a believer is born on earth is one of intense battle. This warfare exists simply because of the value of the eternal life that you have received and its potential to disrupt the enemy's work on the earth. You fight because something is at stake.

The way to fight this in this war is to “stand” or put on Christ as your armour. This hints that the most effective strategy in spiritual warfare is alignment with God, for it enables Him to take up our battle. Alignment is a product of continuous inquiry and practical dependence on the Spirit.

The proof that you are prepared and well-dressed is that your spirit can always be praying, with all prayer, for all saints. Whatever robs us of our prayer times also robs us of our spiritual vision, energy and cutting edge. If our lives and words will count in the kingdom, it will be through prayer.