| “Take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day” (Ephesians 6:13). |
| Yesterday we mentioned Christian warfare, and how that it does not consist of actual physical fighting, but is rather a spiritual battle. The Word of God explains this, for it says, “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” (Ephesians 6:12). Words like “principalities and powers” may seem hard to understand, but in this verse they refer to Satan’s demons, who are always trying to control our minds, and lead us into the darkness of this world. The Bible tells us that Satan is the god and prince of this world, and he wants to have us under his control. If we are truly saved, he knows that he cannot take away our salvation, but he wants to drag us down to the level of this world. He has many demons, and they are always on the lookout to try and spoil our joy in the Lord. We cannot see them, for they are not visible to our eyes, but they are out there. That is why the Bible calls Satan “the prince of the power of the air” (Ephesians 2:2). |
| So we really need the armor of God! Before the days of guns, and things like missiles, bombs, drones, and other modern weapons, soldiers who went out to battle wore armor to protect themselves from the enemy. They might get hit with an arrow, or a club, or someone might attack them with a sword or a spear. You will remember that when David went out to fight with Goliath, Goliath had armor to protect himself. But Goliath was no match for David with his sling, for David hit him right where he was not protected. |
| In the verses that follow the one we have before us today, we have a description of Christian armor. Read about the various parts of that armor in Ephesians 6:14-18. There are seven parts to the armor, and it is important to put them all on, for we never know where Satan will attack. If we are missing even one part of it, he will notice, and will attack us where we are not protected. But if we wear the whole armor of God, we will be fully protected. |
| We notice that prayer is the last part of the armor that is mentioned, for even with the whole armor of God on us, we need dependence on the Lord. The armor is very important, but we still need His help. |
