Ever wonder why as we are warned by meteorologists to be prepared to take emergency shelter due to strong possibilities that lightening, hail, damaging winds and tornadoes coming our way, that we quickly assure our loved ones are aware as we make haste to have everything ready and in place and we become anxiously watchful and prepared should they be right? and yet God has warned us repeatedly that a spiritual warfare is already upon us with its powers of darkness running rampant over the whole world seeking to destroy all in their way, and even though we have all the emergency protection that is needed to overcome, we fail to put on the whole armor God has given us to come out victorious.
Just as the atmosphere releasing pent up static causes damaging winds and tornadoes to evolve destroying property and lives, the war of spiritual forces come quickly to destroy properties and lives today. But God is always looking out and so very watchful for our survival as the apostle Paul warns us in Ephesians 6:10-18 NIV, "A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on All of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on Every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere."
Just as we have all been taught the importance of having emergency plans and resources in place at all times for threatening weather conditions, it's even more important in these days to have our armor in place and be on guard at all times, in season and out of season, to protect our families from the evil forces that continually seek to destroy us each day! Adorning our whole armor very early in the morning prepares us to stand armed and ready; mentally, physically, and spiritually to meet the demands of the day, knowing of a surety that "No Weapon Formed Against Us Shall Prosper in Jesus' Name!" So today, let's be armed and ready, alert and on guard lest we be overtaken along our way. Let's trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not unto our own understanding; but in all our ways acknowledge Him so HE WILL direct our paths(Prov. 3:5,6). With God on our side, we cannot be defeated in Jesus' name!
Have a wonderful, victorious, and blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
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