(Armor of God #3)
NOTE: During the next two plus weeks, I will be writing, sending, and posting SOAPs on the thoughts from Ephesians 6;10-18. For those who do not have a Bible, every verse will be presented with appropriate observations and applications. For the past 15 years I have often wanted to take more time with such a passage, but always moved on with the daily assigned reading. I now strongly feel the Holy Spirit compelling me to do so. I will be using some old SOAPs, combining SOAPs and writing new ones. May the Holy Spirit anoint my heart as I write them and anoint your heart as you read them! Amen
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians (NIV) 6:11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. …
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.
OBSERVATION: Two times in these verses we are commanded to put on or take up the FULL armor of God. This is not an option. God does not want us to encounter the enemy unprepared or only half prepared.
If we understand who it is that we are fighting, we will appreciate this emphasis! If we take time to understand each piece of the armor, we will appreciate its value.
APPLICATION: These verses do not tell me to just wait until God puts this armor on me. These verses tell me to put it on. This is for me to do. I need to read these verses (Ephesians 6:10-18) to discover what this passage is saying to me.
In faith expressed through the confession of my lips, I claim this armor as mine! With the help of the indwelling Holy Spirit, I begin to live like it is true, because it is!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for providing for me. You knew what I would be facing, and you provided armor and weapons for me to be able to stand. Amen
Pastor Leon
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