(Ephesians 6:13-17)
God's protection plan. God, in His omniscience, knew that as we worked for
Him we would face fierce attacks from satan. Therefore, He did not leave us
without protection. Today's passage of scripture tells us about the armor of
God, God's protection for His children as we battle each day. There are many
eloquent and anointed teachings on this passage of scripture. Any message or
book on spiritual warfare will give you a full and concise teaching on God's
armor. My purpose here is to encourage you to use the protection God has
provided as you battle the enemy each day. I do want to focus for a second
on one aspect though. All of God's protection is defensive; however, God has
provided us with one offensive weapon to fight with...His Word!!!!!
In past devotionals as I have ministered to you about overcoming sin in your
life, I talked quite a bit about a battle plan. The most simple and effective
battle plan I have ever found for battling sin on a daily basis has been to
carry a small New Testament with me at all times. In those moments of
weakness, as the attacks come, to pull it out and start reading, anywhere,
and in just a few minutes know the sinful thoughts have fled because they can't
stand up under the power of God's Word. I have always been a very offensive-
minded person, not willing to just sit back and wait, so while I appreciate
the defensive armor God has provided us with and I use it every day for
protection, it is the Word of God I love so much because it is my best weapon
in fighting the enemy. I can go into his backyard (the Internet) with no
fear because God's Word tells me I am a conqueror. That with God with me,
who can be against me. That I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me. Amen!!!!
I want to encourage you today that as you fight those spiritual battles in
your life, use those defensive tools God has provided you with, but do not
neglect the offensive weapon he gave you as well. It is time for God's
people to get serious, quit being so passive, and get busy in confidence
knowing that God has given them all they need to go out and lift His name up
before this sinful and dark world. My friend, today is the day the Lord has
made, let us rejoice and be glad in it....and go out and make a difference
for HIM!!!!
