The character of the time in which our conflict goes on is designated as "the evil day." Evil indeed is the entire period since Christ was crucified and the enemy acquired the title of "the prince of this world." We are expected to walk with carefulness, not as fools but as wise, seizing every good and suited opportunity, because "the days are evil."
There are occasions when the power of evil is allowed to press more closely and the danger is great for the careless soul, and it is well when the Christian has anticipated it, for the point at such a time is not to take up the panoply, but, having already taken it, "to withstand."
"The evil day" should find us already and fully armed, if we are to make effectual resistance.
The fight-the fights-may have been keen, the victory complete through the Lord's goodness and might, but the war is not over. Our place is still to stand our ground. [12]