Under Armor

 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Ephesians 6:11

Hopefully the title perked your interest to read today's blog.  Since you have already started reading contine as we armor up in a different brand of under armor known as God's armor.  God’s armor is required for disciples of Jesus to defeat the enemies of Jesus. Spiritual surprise and intentional attacks increase for those serious about their walk and service unto the Lord in accordance with the Great Commission of Scripture who decrease their status for the sake of the gospel. The devil is determined to deter disciples of Christ who wage spiritual warfare on their knees in prayer. However, the armor issued by God has never lost a battle, and keeps us well equipped to win. Like wooden arrows striking titanium, Satan’s schemes are no match for God’s under armor. 

Have you, by faith, put on the full armor of God? Or are you exposed to suffering wounds by wearing half the world’s armor and half God’s protecting under armor? Indeed, the armor of the world: financial security, status and autonomy all seek placement in our spiritual protection. However, these are pseudo protectors of our mind, body, soul and spirit. Temporal trust facilitates a false sense of security, but only trust in the Lord’s protecting armor provides eternal security. So stand firm in Him.

“But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder” (Luke 11:22).

Spiritual battles require spiritual resources. Furthermore there are evil forces behind our fractured relationships and the conflicting desires within our heart. Beyond the surface of our struggles are demonic spirits with evil intent. Therefore, we intentionally and prayerfully put on the full armor of God, so we are equipped to engage the enemy. We speak the name of Jesus and fluster Satan’s foray to get us to doubt. “In Jesus’ name,” fuels our faith and frustrates the devil.

God’s defense for you is an armor of light. Yes, His protecting under armor exposes and expunges the devil’s deeds done in darkness. The light of the Lord’s armor shines on our path, so we are well able to confidently take our next steps in His will. We are a children of the light, thus, walk in the light as He is in the light. Awaken to God’s ability to resource you with His weapons of righteousness. Destroy and leave behind any worldly armor and cover your whole being in the full armor of God.

“So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light” (Romans 13:12).