Many Christians talk about the armor of God. They encourage one another in making sure they are wearing it. But what good is it for a solider wearing a uniform and having weapons when he does not train himself in shooting (sword) or in the art of war? Such soldiers will be easily defeated as they run in fear. They will not be able to hold their ground. If the FULL Armor of God is worn and used properly, scripture says in verse 11 that we will be able to SUCCESSFULLY stand up against ALL the strategies and deceits of the devil. Scripture says "ALL!" Therefore, if we are not successful and if we are in retreat or backslidding, then we must ask ourselves, where is the gap? In which area of my life or in my heart am I not serving God properly?
Scripture says in verse 13 to put ON God's complete armor. This is an action statement. It is telling us to read and FEED from His WORD! The Power and weapons are there in the Word. You will not find it in websites where their foundation is nothing but prophecy and future events. You will not find it in websites in which such venues accuse, reviling, and rejecting authority and governments.
But for you brethren, "build yourselves up founded on your most holy faith make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher, praying in the Holy Spirit. Guard and keep yourselves in the love of God." (Jude 1)
Ephesians 6:10-18 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides].11 Put on God’s whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil.12 For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.13 Therefore put on God’s complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].14 Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God,15 And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the [a]firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness [b]produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace.16 Lift up over all the [covering] shield of [c]saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one].
17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit [d]wields, which is the Word of God.18 Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people).
Scripture says to wear the belt of Truth. How can Truth hold up your belt and protect below the wait when one has not read or is not reading the bible? If one has not read the bible, then how is the shod of your feet to help you hold your ground. The shod of the Roman soldier had spikes to sustain traction and to hold their ground. Do you have enough WORD in you to hold your ground? Verse 15, " And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy". Do you have enough Word in you to face the enemy?
Do we have enough Word in us to now use it as a sword? And now when we do start to wear the Armor of God, are we still complying to the Complete Word. Verse 18 says PRAY AT ALL TIMES IN THE SPIRIT!!
This is why so many Christians are defeated. We have a good talk but we are in most part no action. We need to put on the FULL ARMOR of God and then we need to train ourselves through PRAYER. We need to be praying in the SPIRIT at all times. Do not be deceived brethren. Victory is real. Freedom is real. It is not a would have, could have, or should have. The Word of God is LIVING and it is REAL IF....I say IF you apply it. If you believe by OBEYING. IF YOU do the WILL of the Father. Walking with God IS MORE REAL than this physical world.
May HIS LIGHT FLOOD the eyes and ears of your hearts so that you may discern HIS WILL for your lives.
Fire of God International Church
Pst Steve Yong Kim
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