The Armor of God

Ephesians 6:10-20

Yesterday we read about the fruit of the Spirit, and today we read about the armor of God in order to be strong in the Lord. I can see that in order to live in the fruit of the Spirit, we must resist the evil one who would rob us of our joy and our peace. We can do that by reading and understanding this good news of the Gospel, by accepting the truth of the Lord as our worldview-as our way of life, and by proclaiming and claiming the Gospel message for ourselves and to others. Rather than responding out of fear or hurt or envy or anger we can respond out of love and in the grace of the Lord. This then is the armor of God, He gives it to us in His word, and with His presence.

This Lord of the Israelites who said he would go with them and would fight for them, this is the same Lord who has our back, and since that is the case, there is no need to fall into traps that would rob us of peace or lead us away. This assurance is part of the armor of God.

Ahh, then through prayer we can enter into this relationship, and in this relationship we can have peace. Perhaps peace with our neighbors and our family, but certainly peace of mind. Supplication-asking-for ourselves and for others to be in this same relationship, to live in the fruit of the Spirit and with the armor of God. This is how we strive to live in Grace. This gift of Grace is available, but we must pay attention so that we are not robbed of it.

See you tomorrow.
-maggie