The Whole Armor of God

Tonight we want to announce that we will begin our video Sermon series beginning this Sunday. We will be studying from the book of Matthew and progress through each chapter explaining and highlighting the main ideas and focal points. So be sure to TUNE in and receive a blessing. Tonight however, I wanted to say what was on my heart, and something I feel affects a large portion of us each day. It's the unseen war that wages between our fleshly nature and the spirit who wishes to follow the Lord's directives. So let's talk about how we can defend ourselves from just such an attack.
THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD

In Bible times things were much different than what we have in today's world. One of the things that was different was the way battles were fought. Soldiers wore armor and carried swords and shields for protection against their enemies.

Would a soldier go out to fight against his enemy without a shield and carrying a dull sword? Of course not, if they did, they surely would be defeated!

It is the same way with a Christian. A Christian must put on the whole armor of God. We must put on this armor so we will be able to stand against any attacks that the devil may try to fire at us. How do we put on this whole armor of God? Putting on the armor of God is done by prayer and living our lives daily by faith. The Bible tells us in the book of Ephesians how to put this armor on. Click below on each verse to learn more about this armor.

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (Ephesians 6:10-18)

So with this guidence we can use these weapons to fend off the many tempations that plague our inner thoughts daily. Whether it's a boss who just doesn't like us or a rude customer, or a rude motorist on the way home. Maybe it's the work at home that gets you frustrated or a spouse or child, animal or pet. Whatever the reason we all have them. Even Paul said he was consistantly being plagued with the human nature. So let's strap on these weapons and head off to war, in the end the Lord will win if we trust in him. Good Night and may the Lord's word be a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path.