* To keep on being filled with the Spirit, also means “to keep on being strong in the Lord.” It challenges us “to keep on putting on the whole Spirit-ual armour of God.” It urges us “to keep on wrestling against principalities and powers” — and even against the politics of neo-paganism! It obliges us “to keep on withstanding evil.” It enjoins us “to keep on girding ourselves with truth.” Indeed, it requires us — filled with the Spirit –“to keep on going forth into battle!” Eph. 5:18 cf. 6:10-14.
* This also means we must further “keep on preparing our Spirit-ual war-boots.” We need to “keep on marching forth to proclaim the Gospel of peace.” We are to “keep on taking up the Spirit-ual shield of faith.” For we are impelled to “keep on wielding the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Indeed, it is imperative that we “keep on praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit; keep on being watchful; and keep on making bold utterance of the Gospel!” Eph. 5:18 cf. 6:15-18.
