The Whole Armour of God (II)

The Whole Armour of God (II)

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Ephesians 6:10 [KJV]

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:14-18

Apostle Paul listed the armour: truth, breastplate of righteousness, gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, sword of the Spirit (the word of God). These essentials form the weapon of our spiritual warfare. Each feature performs a unique responsibility. Have you seen a soldier going to battlefield without a breastplate, a shield, a helmet, and a sword? Such a soldier will not come back alive. These weapons are used for both defence and offence because to wage and to win a war requires effective strategies, adequate preparation and effective weapons. In the context of our Christian race, our spiritual weapons are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4). So when we study God’s words, pray, evangelize, exercise our faith, and walk in righteousness and holiness, we are engaging our spiritual weapon and we are guaranteed to win because we are appropriating the victory we have in Christ Jesus.

Dear friends, as children of God, we have to build up our most holy faith (Jude 1:20). There is a necessity to discipline and train ourselves so that we can truly guard our loins about with truth and have on the breastplate of righteousness. The shield of field helps us quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. We have to constantly take with us the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit. May God help us as we submit ourselves to the required training and discipline to possess the whole armour of God.

Daily Confession: I receive the grace to submit myself to the discipline of putting on the armour of God every day in Jesus’ name.

Intercessory prayer: Let’s pray for God’s peace in countries and regions experiencing unrest.

Hymn: Onward, Christian soldiers!

Marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus,

Going on before.