Be Strong in the Lord: Walking in Authority and the Armor of God

Sherry Clausen welcomes listeners back for Episode 2 of Reap the Harvest and gives a warm shout-out to those tuning in from around the world—including listeners in Australia, Norway, and Ireland. While the numbers aren’t the focus, Sherry celebrates how God can use technology to connect believers across nations for encouragement, truth, and spiritual growth. In this episode, Sherry shares what the Lord placed on her heart: a walk-through of Ephesians 6, starting with Ephesians 6:10—“Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Using the Modern English Version (MEV), she explores the Armor of God and introduces a “different angle” that Holy Spirit prompted her to consider: the believer’s armor compared to the enemy’s counterfeit. In This Episode, Sherry Covers: Why spiritual warfare must be understood early in the believer’s walk The repeated command to “stand” and what it implies about resisting the enemy’s schemes A practical look at each piece of the Armor of God—and the counterfeit tactics of darkness Truth vs. deception Righteousness vs. unrighteousness Gospel of peace vs. chaos and war Why the enemy’s “armor” is ultimately exposed and penetrable through the authority of Jesus The importance of discernment: learning to ask, “What’s going on behind what I’m seeing?” How authority can be applied in everyday life—not just in dramatic moments Key Scriptures Mentioned Ephesians 6:10–18 (Armor of God / standing firm) John 10:10 (the enemy’s agenda: kill, steal, destroy) Ephesians 1:3–23 (Christ’s authority above every principality and power) Quote Referenced (Russ Dizdar) Sherry shares a statement from Russ Dizdar that deeply impacted her:“The power is the exertion of His presence.”A reminder that when Christ is present, darkness flees—and believers can stand with confidence. Real-Life Testimonies of Authority Sherry shares two simple but powerful examples of applying authority: A migraine ended instantly when she commanded it to go in Jesus’ name (and how headaches stopped recurring afterward). Oppression after ministry trips—a heavy, draining “hit” that derailed her for days—lifted quickly once she recognized it as spiritual attack and responded with authority, declarations, and worship. Closing Encouragement + Prayer Sherry prays for discernment, freedom, and faith to rise—especially for listeners who are learning to use their authority for the first time. She encourages both new and seasoned believers: Jesus is faithful to respond, and His Word is just as relevant today as ever. Blessings, friends. Stand firm, walk in peace, and we’ll connect again next episode.