Today’s world is a bit scary I must say! There seems to be a fight everywhere you turn. The Red and Blue are at each other as though the Civil War is being reenacted. Respect for person or property was a quaint word they used in the 50’s. A life, no matter the color, race or gender seems to no longer count, the pain a death causes no longer a thought. Riots and destruction nightly…no regard for the law or those who serve to Protect…Thank God amongst all this turbulence, we aren’t hearing about daily shooting in schools, oh that’s right our children aren’t in school at least physically. How weird is that…Our World and Lives are Weird right now to say the least…
When a soldier goes into battle he girds himself…in other words he prepares for action…This is exactly what we need to do…we need to ready ourselves for our day and whatever battle we may face; that battle may be morning traffic, your angry 3 year old, your spouse’s mood, your bosses mood, your body that is battling itself within you whatever the battle is you need to be prepared to fight. How do we do this, you ask?
By turning ourselves into a medieval knight from the 9th Century and putting on our Armor; God’s Armor!!! Ephesians 5:10-20…
Stand Firm with the belt of Truth buckled around your waist; as you wear a belt close to your body, we should hold God’s truth close to us. His word helps us to discern what is true from what is untrue. In these days and days to come there will be many reports and you need to know which report to believe.
Breastplate of Righteousness in place; this is the second piece of armor; designed by God to protect our heart and soul from evil deception. We also need to show the world our hearts, as Gods children we need to shine a little brighter and show love a little more, even if it’s just a smile at a stranger as you pass on the sidewalk. Amazing what a smile does for others and even more for ourselves.
Third, Our Feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace; Gospel, means “good news”… referring to Jesus’ sacrifice, that we may be saved. We have beaten death and will spend eternity with him. Great news!!! This also means knowing the gospel so you can rely on scripture and the teachings within on how to acquire peace in your spirit, no matter what attack you’re under.
Next comes the shield of Faith, in which you can extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one; faith in our Lord, his protection, provision and plan helps us to fight: fear, uncertainty, loss, health, and the dark. Faith is what makes it all happen, if you believe and never lose faith…you will see miracles in your life.
Put on your helmet of salvation, the helmet served as protection for the head and often times death. The helmet has a couple of functions here…one, the helmet; to protect the mind as our spiritual battleground is often our own thinking…know what God has to say. Fight the thoughts that create havoc. Next our salvation…the deliverance or redemption from sin and its effects…Jesus died on the cross for us…You and Me… So that we may have life and have it abundantly.
Then last but certainly not least; carry the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God!!! To be effective in any surrounding you need to know the lingo, abbreviations for, or code sayings over the loudspeaker that only employees understand. Same with our fight against: evil, sin, behavior, and mostly our thoughts. By knowing Gods word, you can fight any battle with the word of God…the battle going on in the world, your community, your workplace, your home or your mind. Pick up your sword and spar with anything that is keeping you from peace and joy.
So, I encourage you to start your day with his word that goes straight to your heart and mind. Pray on your Armor of God…and go out and slay your dragons today. Have a most blessed day and Thank you for joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 