The Whole Armour of God (III)

The Whole Armour of God (III)

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

For the past few days, we have been reflecting on two series that dovetail into another “God’s command and the whole armour of God”. We started with the story of Joshua whom God commanded to be strong and courageous as the new leader of the Children of Israel. God instructed Joshua on what he needed to accomplish and secure good success, “this Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful” (Joshua 1:8, AMP).

In another instance, Apostle Paul admonished the Ephesians to be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might knowing that‚ “the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ, being ready to punish every act of disobedience, when your own obedience is complete” (2 Corinthians 10:4-6).

Dear friends, God does not give an instruction without the necessary guidance on how to get it done. He does not give a task without the strength and resources to get it done. In both examples that we have studied, we are guided on how to be courageous and strong in the Lord. Find your root in Jesus Christ, get familiar with His word, build up your most holy faith, pray without ceasing, cultivate the Presence of God, and live for Him daily. Finally, if you observe, the composition of the armour does not make provision for back covering. This is because as a soldier fighting a battle, there is no room to turn back. Turning back will expose such a soldier to attack from the enemy. Also, putting on the whole armour takes discipline and we have to be disciplined as soldiers of Christ Jesus. May we continue to look unto Jesus the author and the finisher of our faith.

Daily Confession: Lord help me to obey your instructions daily in Jesus’ name.

Intercessory prayer: May our nations experience the peace of God.

Hymn: Onward, Christian soldiers!

Marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus,

Going on before.