Ephesians 6:13 NIV “Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Have you ever given thought to what a soldier wears in battle? I never had until recently. Usually, I picture a soldier in the typical army fatigues we see or their formal military uniform. Maybe it’s because I don’t like to think of the battlefield and the devastation it comes with. When I see or hear the word armor, I envision a knight from fairytales. You know, fully armored and faceless, rescuing the princess from whatever mess she’s entangled in.
Regardless of what comes to mind when we think of soldiers and their armor, the truth is that they have a serious need for protection.
It seems like military gear has advanced in modern times. Our troops wear things like tactical helmets and vests, radios, boots and eye protection. They even have stealth technology to help avoid detection.
Even with all that gear, they don’t always come out of battle completely unscathed. We already know that sometimes…they even lose their lives.
In the same way, Christians also have a serious need for protection. The world is scary for lack of a better word. We don’t just need physical protection though. We also need to be covered spiritually. In fact, Ephesians 6:12 says, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Most of the time, the battles we face are deeply spiritual and they come directly from Satan. Fortunately. God gives us a full set of armor to use. If you take the time to examine Ephesians 6, you’d probably understand that what Paul is saying about putting on the full armor of God is not a mere suggestion, it is a divine mandate. He doesn’t say if the day of evil comes, or if we get attacked by the evil one- he uses the word when. We are guaranteed to face battles from Satan, and we are expected to face these battles with truth and covered by the protection of God.
So, what does it mean to put on the full armor of God? Stay tuned because over the next few weeks, I’ll be learning with you.
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