Ephesians 6

“Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests” (18). Paul concludes this letter with a call to cover everything in prayer. We “stand firm” (14) together in a spiritual battle by putting on spiritual armor, including the truth, righteousness, the Word, and faith (10-17), and staying “alert” in prayer for one another. Paul’s personal prayer request is that he would “fearlessly” declare and make known the mystery of the gospel (19-20).

Paul’s passion and prayer for the gospel reminds us that the primary “goal” in spiritual warfare is to make Christ known. If we are to be faithful ambassadors of Jesus through our words and deeds (20), prayer must dominate our lives.