Get That Armor On!

SCRIPTURE
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand
against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11



OBSERVATION
I love to read about the armor of God. I can just picture in my mind a solider
dressing for battle putting each piece on. The helmet of salvation, the breastplate
of righteousness, the belt of truth, feet fitted with the gospel of peace, the shield of faith,
and the sword, which is the Word of God. Even though this is spiritual armor I can
picture it in the physical realm. This scripture tells us to PUT on the FULL armor. We
must put the armor on, it doesn't just jump on us. A soldier doesn't go out to battle and
leave his armor in the closet. We must put on every piece, the FULL armor. Than means
each piece is important for the fight. The scripture tells us we CAN stand against the devil's
schemes. We cannot be passive when it comes to our enemy, we must stand and fight!


APPLICATION
I need to put on my armor every day. I'm saved, I know the Lord, my helmet is secure. My breastplate is doing what's right, not just knowing what's right, but doing it. That protects my heart and keeps me from sin. Speaking the truth and taking God's peace as I walk on a daily basis. Believing God can and will do what his word tells us. My shield of faith will extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. My sword which is the Word of God in my hand. I don't walk around with something in my hand if I'm not going to use it. This means I read God's Word, quoting scripture sends the devil running. Jesus is our example. He quoted scripture to the devil each time he tried to tempt Him in the wilderness. I will stand and use my armor!

PRAYER
Lord, I thank you that you have provided a complete outfit of armor for me to use against
the devil. Help me Lord to be wise and put it on each day using each piece to its full
measure. In Jesus name, Amen:)