Did you ever play king of the mountain as a kid?

Any sand or gravel pile seemed to call to us as kids.  Every one would scramble to the top and then try to hold the position.  The idea was to "take" the mountain and keep it from all invading forces.  Of course the invading forces (i.e. the other kids on the block) would do their best to bring you down. Something about seeing someone on top made the other kids want to bring you down.  You could be attacked from all sides so watch your back.  It helped to have a buddy up there with you.  Back to Back you could defend  yourselves from the higher vantage point.  Just for fun, just a game.
Except when  it becomes a spiritual battle.  As Christians it is God who places us on top of life's mountains.  He provides us with peace and  strength,  a church home with love and security.  We have a higher vantage point  and this causes others to want to bring us down.  We have become a target.  But we are not left without any defenses up there on the mountain all alone.  We have armor.  Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand  your ground.  Ever notice the armor is all defensive and we are told repeatedly to stand firm, stand your ground.   We will be attacked, be prepared. We are covered from head to toe with armor.  We have the higher vantage point and we have each other.  Be ready, protect each other's backs, hold your position.
Ephesians 6