Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- March 5, 2013
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11
God’s armor is required for followers of Jesus to defeat the enemies of Jesus. Spiritual surprise attacks increase for those serious students of Scripture who decrease their status for the sake of the gospel. The devil is determined to deter disciples of Christ who wage spiritual warfare on their knees in prayer. However, the armor issued by heaven has never lost a battle. Like wooden arrows striking titanium, Satan’s schemes are no match for God’s defensive gear. He’s a loser.
Have you, by faith, put on the full armor of God? Or are you exposed to suffering wounds by wearing half the world’s armor and half heaven’s protection? Indeed, the armor of the world: financial security, status and autonomy all seek placement in your spiritual protection. However, these are pseudo protectors of your mind, body, soul and spirit. Temporal trusts facilitate a false sense of security, but only trust in the Lord’s protection provides eternal security. You stand firm in Him.
But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder. Luke 11:22
Spiritual battles require spiritual resources. Furthermore there are evils forces behind our fractured relationships and the conflicting desires within our heart. Beyond the surface of our struggles are demonic spirits with evil intent. Therefore, we intentionally and prayerfully put on the full armor of God, so we are equipped to engage the enemy. We speak the name of Jesus and fluster Satan’s foray to get us to doubt. “In Jesus’name,” fuels our faith and frustrates the devil.
Lastly, God’s defense for you is an armor of light. Yes, His protection exposes and expunges the devil’s deeds done in darkness. The light of the Lord’s armor shines on your path, so you are able to confidently take your next steps in His will. You are a child of the light, thus, walk in the light as He is in the light. Awaken to Almighty God’s ability to resource you with His weapons of righteousness. Disrobe any worldly armor and cover your whole being in the full armor of God.
So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Romans 13:12
Prayer: Heavenly Father by faith I put on Your full armor so I can stand firm in You.
Related Readings: Psalm 35:1-3; Jeremiah 46:3-5; Ephesians 4:24; 1 Thessalonians 5:8
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I received a devotional in my email from the Christian Bookstore. I have read devotionals before, but they had never really touched me the way that one did. So I signed up to receive the daily devotionals. I got my first one this morning and I have posted below a portion of what I shared on my Facebook this morning ……..
……..”He’s been coming on full force for the last few years….and he is at it again. Honestly..Ive grown quite tired of Satan and God last night revealed to me the reality of spiritual warfare. I think sometimes as Christians we get so tied up in our circumstances…that we forget that there really is a spiritual warfare. Satan loves to twist things to get us to make the wrong decision. But God has equipped us to win…we are MORE than conquerors. So Satan..this time is gonna be different. God has shown me the light..and I will walk in it. Yesterday..I signed up for some devotionals…this morning I get this one after I had a heart to heart with God. Here is a few words from it. Isnt God amazing! I really do love him and I want him to know it. ………”
Thank you for answering your call. May God bless you and continue to use you for his Glory.
I do a devotional several times a week on my graphics list & I had saved all of them in my “mail to send” offline aol folder. I sent the one of “Belt” & was going to send the next one today but aol messed up that folder & they are missing now. I did a search & found the one on “belt” but haven’t found the rest. Would it be possible for you to forward each of those you did from the Armor of God series? I sure would appreciate it!
Thank you. God’s blessings!
Hi Carmen,
We are blessed to hear you are a fellow wisdom hunter!
The Armor of God series ran from March 11-18 on our blog. Here is the link where you can access each devotional: https://www.wisdomhunters.com/page/5/ I hope this is helpful to you! Let us know if you need anything else!
Have a blessed day!
Bethany