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“Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 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.” Ephesians 6:12-13

Thoughts on today’s verse:

How often do you forget that we are in a spiritual war? Our enemy is deceptively cunning – take away the immediacy of a threat and the danger appears gone. But he’s there, always. But rather than try to guess his plans and counter all of his moves, Paul reminds us to simply take up the tools God has given us and stand up to the evil one.

Prayer:

Lord of Hosts, my Great Deliverer, protect me from the evil one by your great power. Give me a sense of urgency as I face Satan and his schemes on a daily basis, but also give me confidence that Jesus has already defeated my foe. Help me to stand against this foe and show myself faithful to you. Through Jesus my Lord and Savior I pray. Amen.

By Phil Ware
used with permission.
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I believe that the Bible exhorts us to specific protective measures for specific areas of vulnerability

I was sitting in my rocking chair, dreamily looking down the street, when I thought I saw some sort of a little Martian, a weapon in his hand, teetering around on unseasoned earth legs right off some UFO.

I got to my feet to get a better look, and I recognized two-year-old Dale, who lives about four doors down. In his hand was a pint-sized hockey stick, and what was making him move so oddly was his full hockey regalia. Helmet, shoulder pads under bulky sweatshirt, knee pads, padded shorts, and padded gloves. Everything that a hockey player wears, all scaled-down size—with the incongruous addition of a corner o a diaper protruding under his hockey pants!

This is hockey country (Canada). Any street, any school yard (ice not necessary), or packed ice arenas. There’s grave concern over possible injuries, and much is done to prevent such. Protective equipment is provided commensurate with risk of bodily damage.

The Bible warns about the real warfare that is going on, not in sports arenas – the spiritual kind. “Put on the whole armor of God . . .train up a child in the way he should go . . . . young man, cleanse your ways . . . remember now the creator in the days of your youth . . . your adversary . . . as a roaring lion . . ..”

There’s scant attention paid to this kind of danger, though movies such as Exorcist have scared many into frightened recognition. When a physical life is in danger, there is groundswell of concern and earnest prayer. But what about the spiritual danger, the eternal peril that faces every human being outside of Christ?

I believe that the Bible exhorts us to specific protective measures for specific areas of vulnerability—from the diaper stage on up. Let’s be concerned to give our children (or Sunday School class) the right gear as they grow up and move into heightening battles with the enemy of their souls.

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day . . . and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:13,17).

By Muriel Hanson
Used by Permission
from Salt and Honey, WinePress Publishing

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I believe that the Bible exhorts us to specific protective measures for specific areas of vulnerability

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Our Struggle

Further Reading

Full Armor

I believe that the Bible exhorts us to specific protective measures for specific areas of vulnerability

Further Reading