God's Glory Church

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand against the wiles of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:11
Every year my wife and I put hundreds of miles on our bikes pedaling the trails of West Michigan. For your convenience, we have some accessories that we have attached to the bikes. Sue has a front light, tail light, odometer and bike lock. My bike has a water bottle holder. In fact, we could successfully drive our route every day and rack up all those miles without the extras. They are helpful but not required.

In the Epistle to the Ephesians, the apostle Paul writes about another set of “accessories”, but it is mandatory. We must “put on” these things if we are to be successful in following Jesus. Our life is not an easy walk. We are in a battle in which we must fight “against the wiles of the devil” (Eph. 6:11), so we should be well prepared.

Without the wisdom of Scripture, we can make mistakes. Without Jesus, who helps us live His “truth,” we will succumb to lies (v. 14). Without the Gospel, we will not have “peace” (v. 15). Without “faith” to protect us, we will succumb to doubt (v. 16). Our “salvation” and the Holy Spirit strengthen us so that we live well for God (v. 17). This is our armor.

It is important that we, traveling along the roads of life, are protected from its real dangers. This is only possible when Christ equips us to overcome the challenges along the way.

What does it mean for you to “put on” God’s armor? In what situations do you find yourself in need of God’s armor the most?
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for reminding me in the scriptures how I can resist Satan’s attacks.
Author: David Brenon