Getting dressed is pretty easy for me most mornings. Seeing as I am home taking care of 16 month Jocelyn, sweat pants and a t-shirt suffice. It is a wonderful thing to be able to be in comfy clothes most days. On the flip side, seeing as getting dressed is a no-brainer, it is easy to forget how to dress intentionally. This morning I was reminded…..
Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. (Ephesians 6:11, NLT)
Such a familiar passage yet I fail so many days. Let me share what this one little verse spoke to me this morning:
- All. All of the armor is needed in battle. I cannot face the day partially dressed. I must be fully dressed, armed and ready for battle.
- After. It is truly not a matter of “if” there will be a battle. There will be one. In verse 13 of that same chapter, Paul writes, “Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so that you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.” Whether or not we are left standing after the battle is directly related to our armor being in place. We may face a battle but we need not go down for the count.
- There are enemies that wage against us. And they have a strategy. May we remember that. They do not wage a war without a plan. Each strategy is tailored for each one of us so that the battles we wage may vary. But the goal is the same – to take us out so that we do not fulfill His plans for our lives.
- Fully clothed. The only means by which I can resist attack is when I am fully clothed in His armor. I do not have what it takes to win the battle in and of myself. And I never will. Neither will you.
Why do I try to live without all of it on each day? Today my we remember …..
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A good reminder for us all to start each day with the right outfit. It was nice meeting you on the WW hop! ~Curious as a CAThy
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There will be battle. That’s true and something I overlooked in those verses! Thanks.
I do as well. We think it is always to be a walk in the park. Not true at all. But prepared, we stand firm!
Wow, what a great photo! I think your sweat pants can double as armor, don’t you?
It is true that I have to be intentional about my day, and that includes trusting that the Lord provides me his armor. That he is my defense against the things that try to make me lose my faith, and get off my path.
I’m going to see that guy on the horse in my mind all day. Great image! Thank you š
Ceil
Ceil – I love your take that sweat pants count double!!! May we hold onto the image & not only fight but be standing firm at the end of the day!!!
Thank you for blessing me with your visit,
Joanne
Oh I’m so thankful God gives us armor and strength for each day! What an exhausting life we live when we try to battle on our own. Thank you for the scriptures this morning.
Tresta – What a beautiful point – He supplies both the armor & the strength. Thank you sharing that truth!
Dear Joanne
I just love the truth how the evil one is a master strategists. He knows exactly where you are vulnerable for before we came to Jesus, he had a royal time feeding our minds with lies and deception. Once we love in Jesus, he uses everything in his power to trip us where we are the weakest! I cannot tell you how grateful I am for that verse where Paul tells us of this roaring lion and all we have to do is to wear our armor, submit to Jesus and resist this evil one. I can almost see him fleeing with his tail between the legs one our Victor steps forward!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia – May we not only be dressed proper but also ask Him for ears that can hear the roar. Then we will be sure to be standing!
I am sharing this with my HMC group. Love your insights! š
Lyli – Funny, it was this weeks HMC that made me think more about the armor. May we be better dressed women for having done the study š
Oh friend I really am blessed by your insight on this verse seeing how this is one my husband and I plan to read daily while he is gone. THANK YOU! I can’t tell you how much it means to me to have you as part of the Three Word Wednesday family. Love you.
I am glad that the post spoke to you, Beth. I have loved meeting you & being a part of the linkup. Praying for you!
What a great reminder to start every day getting dressed for the spiritual battles we will face each day. Thanks for sharing at Tales of a Pee Dee Mama.
And each day can be a new battle. Must be dressed each day. So glad you visited back.
Very encouraging! Being prepared for Christ each day allows us to honor HIm in all we do! Thank you for sharing this great reminder!
Blessings, Mary!
Thank you for stopping here & sharing as well.
Sometimes I take it for granted, this armor that He has given to me. I forget to “put it on”. Thank you for the reminder to clothe myself each and every day with Him.
Barbie – I find myself reminded when I feel the sting of the first arrow that day š
Thanks for putting these verses back in circulation in my mind. How often I get out in the world spiritually buck naked?! It’s a recipe for spiritual disaster.
Alison – You brought a smile to my face as I read your “buck naked” comment. I thought something so similar but just couldn’t put it in my post. Thank you for saying it well!
Loved this post! yes, put on ALL the armor. Why is it that Paul reminds us of this? Probably because I need to only gird myself with truth and forget peace, or grace without the doctrines in the Word. We need all these things to adequately stand against the the schemes of the devil! Thank you for reminding us not to enter into the world without all our gear. And thank you for linking up with me at Wednesdays in the Word! Blessings!
Glad to connect with you from Beth’s site. God Bless. Great words to ponder here.
So glad that you stopped here as well!