The Armor of God

In times of tribulation we find ourselves grasping for faith. Done the Armor of God every day and walk the world free and without fear.

From https://activechristianity.org/whole-armor-of-god:

“Why do we need the armor of God? Satan has always been a formidable enemy of mankind, and countless people have succumbed to his attacks and cunning lies. He uses many strategies: from trying to convince us that following our lusts will bring happiness, to telling us that we are hopeless sinners, beyond help.

However, he knows what is prophesied about him – that his bitter end is looming. (Revelation 20:10) While he still can, he wants to take down as many as possible with him.”

“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13.

We have to be alert, have our defenses up, and launch a full-blown attack to send him running! A person wearing the armor of God is not slack or indifferent to the forces that he knows will come. He is anticipating an attack; he is vigilant!

“Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit …” Ephesians 6:14-18.

Truth and righteousness are very closely related. The accusations of Satan “roll off” personal righteousness like water off a duck’s back. The powers of darkness stand ready to attack us at the least sign of unrighteousness. Unrighteousness gives Satan power over the one who practices it.

Jesus said, “For the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.” John 14:30. He was entitled to say this because He was clothed with the breastplate of righteousness. May the same thing be said of us when Satan tries to sift us like wheat!’