Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 KJV
The Context and Contention:
Paul, writing these words to the church in Ephesus, must have been in prison, or had encountered Roman soldiers at some point. He had seen the way the soldiers dressed and how they were prepared for any event. The dressing showed preparation and readiness, and it was not taken off until the end of the shift and the changing of the guard. As it is in the physical here, so is it in the spiritual. The occupation of the soldier is known by his dressing. The occupation of the Christian also needs to be very clear from his/her appearance. Today's extract lays out what we are required to put on.
It is called the armour of God, which means that God makes it clear that His call on our lives will demand a fight. I must not think that salvation keeps me away from tough times and trials; they will come. Before they do, God gives me clarity on what I need for that fight and how I can win. God gives the armour; no blacksmith, no matter how gifted, can forge that armour for you. If I will make it to the end, I must take on God's prescription for victory. This is even more important considering that evil days are here.
The Charge and Conclusion:
Before those evil days come, how am i preparing for them? The devil has been fighting God's purpose and plan in man's life, and as he has been doing this for quite some time, he is quite experienced in deception and deceit. However, God is more experienced in destiny building, and He will do all He can to bring me to the place He has prepared for me. This is where the power of personal choice becomes important. I am the one asked to put it on. God will satisfy the supply, but I have to claim the supply. God will always supply the resources for the assignment that He ordains.
I cannot work as a part time soldier, and I cannot put on part of the armour. It is a complete package, because each part has been fashioned by God to achieve his divine plan. I must not settle for anything less than God's full provision for victory over sin, sickness and Satan. The full armour ensures you can stand well in the day of trouble. And yes, those days are bound to come. May I not be found undressed or unprepared on the day that trouble comes. May I always be dressed for service and impact. God's time of favour is here.
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