April 4, 2024

Devotional for April 4, 2024

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13 – “ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”

What it means

In the first century, Roman armor would have been made of metal and treated leather.  Today, we might imagine a soldier or police officer’s bulky tactical gear with bulletproof vests and helmets.  Not many of us wear this kind of head-to-toe protective gear before heading out in the morning.  But the Bible urges us to consider spiritual armor essential.  Why? Because unseen spiritual adversaries exist, and we’re vulnerable to their attacks.  Here are two vital things to notice about our armor.  First, God is the one who gives us armor.  It’s the armor of God.  We can’t possibly protect ourselves from spiritual attacks.  But God supplies all we need.  Secondly, we don’t put on armor or fight alone.  The mental image of the lone soldier standing in an arena against an enemy is not what Paul had in mind.  The instructions to put on spiritual armor aren’t given to you, the individual – they’re given to all of us, together, who make up the church.

What it means to me

We all suit up together in God’s armor, and we stand, pray, praise and defend…together.  God graciously gives us armor so that when we experience a spiritual attack, we will stand and fight by His strength.  Today, imagine standing strong in God’s protective armor.  How might this imagery influence how you endure and remain resilient in the face of spiritual battles and uncertainties?

Love you guys, take good care of our guest speaker Craig Harville as he delivers our message this Sunday.  He’s the son of our church treasurer and Harrison’s piano teacher, Karen Harville.  They are a great family, and you will be blessed this week.

In Christ,

Brian