I heard this scripture on my way home from work yesterday, it got me thinking and I feel it's important to share this with you. The times and seasons are getting darker and harder so we need to "Cover Up" our sensitive parts; parts of our lives that are easily susceptible to sin and tribulations.
Ephesians 6 vs 13 - 17
13Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
We are soldiers for Christ in this world and we have to dress up as such, with the right tools of the trade. The breast place defends the front and back of a soldier from neck to thigh. So it is important to guard ourselves with righteousness and truth as these areas are where we get hit the most. We have to be prepared to spread the gospel wherever you go, to cease every opportunity to let people know who we represent.
The shield is security for a soldier. In the same vein, as long as a Christian has faith, he is safe. It comes to his aid in every attack that is made on him, it is the defense and guardian of every Christian because without it we are not pleasing God and when we don't please God, we leave ourselves wide open to anything. The helmet of salvation and sword of the Spirit are the tools to do the actual battle - you can't go into a metaphorical battle without confidence that you've got a chance to win and you definitely can't fight without a weapon!
The Bible is so complete! You, as a Christian, a soldier, cannot, MUST not leave your house without these things! They are vital to your walk with Christ.
After all is said and done, we need to grace and mercy of God to run this race called life because like I explained two blogs ago, there are times we don't even pray talk less of dressing appropriately spiritually. (Ephesians 1 vs 5-10). Thank God for His grace that gives us what we definitely do not deserve!
On that note, have a blessed and God-filled day.
PS - Speaking of covering up, that should be thrown out the window 'cos it's gonna be a GORGEOUS day tomorrow. So trade your jackets, turtlenecks and winter boots for flip flops, spaghetti tops and sunglasses!!
AND...Lakers lost to the Cavaliers yesterday! A team with the worst losing streak in NBA history! Made my day!!!
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