Ephesians 6:13 “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
When a soldier goes into battle, they prepare by making sure they have the right equipment. Without it, the battle is not expected to last very long. The unprepared soldier will probably go down in defeat.
The timing of when the armor is put on is extremely important. Not only does the soldier have to know what armor is available, they also have to be practiced to wear it correctly.
Since our enemy Satan and his demons, are always looking to trip up God’s people, the armor God gives us needs to be worn at all times. Have you put it on today?
Not wearing the armor is equivalent to a soldier being out of uniform. It means you are not watching for the enemy, but you also do not intend to be serious about fighting our enemy. In the military, it is a serious offense – possibly treasonous if you are supposed to be on duty.
No Christian can put on the armor of God without knowing it. It involves surrender to the will of God first. Then, there must be a willingness to be His servant today – not someday. Third, you must be willing to stand against sin in your own life – put it away – stop tolerating it. Fourth, you need to be looking for opportunities to talk to lost people about Jesus Christ and the salvation He paid for and freely offers to all.
Living in victory over sin and doing the will of God is the key to a happy and fruitful life. It is also a life without regrets.
Christian, are you wearing the armor of God right now? If not, why not take time right now and put it on?