Armed

Armed

Bible: Ephesians 6:10-18

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Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes (V.11).

Paul wrote these words towards the end of his life: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 TIMOTHY 4:7). Years earlier, Paul had told the other Christians to put on the armour of God that would help them to stand firm in their daily battles and problems. He knew the importance of wearing that armour every day. In his life for Jesus, Paul had been whipped, beaten, stoned and imprisoned. He was often hungry, thirsty, cold and tired (2 CORINTHIANS 11:22-28). Strapping on the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (the Bible) allowed Paul to stand against all the lies, guilt and pain the devil threw at him (EPHESIANS 6:14-17). With God’s armour on, we too are fully covered and ready for whatever today brings. What is this armour? Our relationship with God! He “is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (PSALM 18:2). Today might be a tough one. So make sure you’ve talked with God, fixed your eyes on Him and put on the armour He’s given you. He will keep us standing.

GOD’S ARMOUR IS MADE FOR YOU,
BUT YOU MUST PUT IT ON.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries