Recently, I sat under teaching on Ephesians 6:13-15 and the following sentence from the Pastor's sermon struck me, "The enemy wants us to be armed, but not be dangerous!" I have been pondering that thought since I heard it. "The enemy wants...(do I care what the enemy wants)...armed, but not dangerous (is there such a thing)??"
I've really dissected that thought and now would agree that just being armed is NOT enough. Being armed isn't even a threat to the enemy, heck, the enemy knows first hand the weapons available to us. Much like wearing camoflauge doesn't instantly make us soilders, or wearing scrubs doesn't automatically make us nurses, it is the action behind what we put on. It's when the rubber meets the road, it's when we APPLY the armor AND we FIGHT the good fight!!
Today, it is my encouragement that first, we make a decision to get dressed in the armor if we haven't yet, and second, we DETERMINE to TAKE ACTION!! PRAYER is ACTION!! STANDING FIRM is ACTION! God's Word is our indespensible weapon!
Ephesians 6:13-15 (New International Version)
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
Ephesians 6:13-15 (The Message)
13-18 Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
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