Ever wonder why Paul was impressed to warn us of the need to put on the Whole Armor(Full Armor) of God, so we could stand in the face of adversity, knowing we are battling a Spiritual Warfare instead of a natural one.
During this season we listen closely to meteorologists' warnings of imminent danger in our areas and the need for us to take shelter due to strong possibilities of lightening, hail, damaging winds and tornadoes heading our way, and we quickly warn our loved ones and scramble to assure everything is ready and in place as we become anxiously watchful and prepared should they be right?
God warns us repeatedly throughout His Word to be aware of spiritual warfare already upon us with its deceptive powers of darkness running rampant over the whole world seeking to destroy all in their way, and yet we fail to put on the Whole Armor God has given us, so we can come out victorious.
Just as the atmosphere releases pent up static causing damaging winds and tornadoes destroying property and claiming lives, the war of spiritual forces come quickly in deceptive forms to destroy souls of loved ones. So God warns us to be prepared at all times as noted 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."
We have all been taught the importance of having emergency plans in place at all times for threatening weather conditions, it's even more important to have our Full Armor on and every piece in place so we are not caught off guard and defeated. We must be on guard at all times, in season and out of season, protecting our families from the evil forces that continually seek to destroy.
Adorning our bodies with the Whole Armor of God very early in the morning prepares us to stand armed and ready; mentally, physically, and spiritually; knowing of a surety that "No Weapon Formed Against Us Shall Prosper in Jesus' Name!"
So let's be armed and ready, alert and on guard at all times 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 (Proverbs. 3:5-6). With God on our side, we cannot be defeated in Jesus' name! Be alert and enjoy a wonderful, victorious, and blessed day, dear friend, God loves you and so do I~~~
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