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WHOLE ARMOUR

Text: Ephesians 6:13.

 For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand whenever evil comes. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.

Armour is a  protective layer over a body, or any object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces. So, God wants you to stay protected, hence, He admonished us to put on His whole armour.

The reason for this whole armour is made abundantly clear. He says, so you may be able to stand whenever evil comes.

Let's look at some of the reasons God wants you to put on the whole armour as stipulated in the previous verse to our text.

 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12).

1.) You are in a battle. The word of God says you are wrestling. To Wrestle is to contend with an opponent. Now, whether you are cognisant of this battle or not doesn't negate the fact that you are wrestling. Your ignorance rather makes you an easy prey before your opponent.

As a wrestler, you must be fully equipped in order to stand victorious at all times.

2.) Your battle is not with men. The word of God says, we wrestle not against flesh and blood. There's nothing as devastating as fighting a wrong battle. Expending your strength on someone or something that is not your enemy in a boxing ring.

Imagine Ukraine wasting her resources on fighting minor crimes within the nation when she should be in battle with Russia.

Your battle is not with any one who has flesh and blood. Yes, the enemy can engage the services of humans who are not submitting to the will of God, but never waste your time on fighting with flesh and blood.

One of the big strategies of the enemy is to distract you from himself so he can gain more grounds in winning the battle. This is why 2Corinthians 10:4 says the *weapons* of our warfare are not carnal ( physical).

Putting on the whole armour of God involves using the weapons that are available to you as a child of God. 

For the weapons of our warfare are not those of the world. Instead, they have the power of God to demolish fortresses. We tear down arguments and every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive in order to obey Christ. 2 Cor 10:4&5.

Beloved, how well are you using these weapons? Tomorrow, we'll look into what you are to do with these weapons and armour.

 Bible reading:

 Ephesians 6:10-20.

 PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father, I receive the grace and wisdom to put on your whole armour.


 

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