The Armor Of God - Wear It Daily

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

      We've been missing a condition, needed to receive the promise in Ephesians 6:12 to STOP wrestling against people.  If we're always arguing with our brothers, sisters, or the unsaved, how can we ever fulfill our command to "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF"?

Ephesians 6:12

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places."

     All humans are flesh and blood, so we SHOULD NOT wrestle with them.  It's actually a spirit (of some kind having a stronghold on that person) that's dealing with you.  You never change a person's' mind, by arguing with them, you'll only shut them down from listening.  It's not your job to fight, but to pray and bless them, then let the Lord deal with them.

Ephesians 6:13

"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."

     So let's start using the whole "Armor of God" which was given to us, so we can withstand the evil days we're in.  Once you do, YOU've done all you can to STAND!  

Ephesians 6:14

"Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,"

     Gird your your waist (the center of your being) with only the TRUTH when you speak, then add the breastplate of righteousness - knowing you are in right standing with the Word.

     Ephesians 6:15

"and having shod your feet with the 

preparation of the gospel of peace;"    

     Your feet should be shod (bound) with the gospel of PEACE.  Jesus came as a Lamb and so should we.   A servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, be patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; (2 Timothy 2:23-24).

     Always remember, it's not up to you if someone is saved or not - that's the Holy Spirit's job.  We may be called to plough a field; seed it or water it, but always in PEACE.     

Ephesians 6:16

"above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one."

     "Above ALL" (this is most important) you need the shield of faith, to quench (stop) the fiery darts the enemy throws at you.  Remember, NO WEAPON formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). 

Ephesians 6:17

"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, 

which is the word of God;"

     A helmet, protects a soldier from having shrapnel hit his head, which could be deadly to him, like a soldier, the enemy is always trying to put thoughts in our head to tempt us, back into the world.  When we have the Word of God, it will counter whatever the enemy throws at us.  Jesus, He countered the truth with what the enemy tempted Him with, so should we.

     So, the helmet of salvation (born-again) AND the sword of the Spirit (the Word) will allow the Spirit to correct or reverse, whatever the enemy says!  PTL!

Ephesians 6:18

"praying always with all prayer and 

supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—"

     We're to bring to the Father, in Jesus' name our prayers.  Supplication is giving prayers; intercession and giving thanks for all the saints.  There are two conditions to answered prayer.  1) You do not have because you ask not (James 4:2).  2) Without faith,(which is believing He can) it's impossible to please Him (Hebrews 11:6). 

     We as Christians need to be prepared and build our skills, in these latter days, which takes practice. “Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11.  So wear it ALL.  This is part of the power God has made available to you, but it will only work if you use it!  Whatever you do for Christ, be fully prepared so that you may stand when forces come against you.  The twerp (satan) will come, because he hates any honor or glory being given to God.  He’ll do whatever he can to stop you.  But don’t be dismayed, that’s his job.  Our job is to STAND -- God does the rest!

Blessings, 

The Lord's Servant

Sandy F.