Ephesians 4:22-24 – As for your past life, you are to cast off the old man who is being corrupted through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind. And put on the new man, who has been created according to God for righteousness and true holiness. (RGT)

How many of us remember Clark Kent running after he heard a cry for help, grabbing his suit jacket, and removing it as he changed into Superman? He was leaving the mild-mannered, weakling Clark behind and becoming the powerful superhero. He acted afraid and confused as Clark Kent, but once he became Superman, no one could defy his strength and ability to solve any crime.

As Christians, we must also remove "the old man", who is weak and living in corruption and deceitful desires. The corrupted, deceitful, "old man" depended on pride, a job, money, success, intelligence, and his instincts. We must remove the "jacket" that keeps us from letting God change us into the new creation who lets God work through us with His superpower. God is never going to lead us where He hasn't already prepared the way and obtained the victory.

As we let go of the "old man", which makes us weak and confused, we can allow God to work in us — renewing our mind — and go out to confront our enemies in His righteousness and true holiness. He has given us the superhero "suit", the armour of Christ, which helps us to withstand the power and wiles of Satan and to stand firm in the Lord.

Ephesians 6:10-11,13 – Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceit of the devil. For this reason take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on the evil day. And having finished all things, stand fast. (RGT)

We are not asked to fight the battle ourselves. We are asked to stand firm, believing in His power and might to fight and win the battle for us. God is the superhero, Who cannot be defeated.

Prayer: Father, help us to take off the old man and be clothed in the new man. Help us to let go of our own might and strength and put our entire being in Your hands. Help us to remember that we are weak, but we don't have to depend on our own strength when we have You, the Lord of heaven's armies, the almighty God, by our side. Amen.

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