The Full Armour of God
"The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." Romans 13:12
"Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God." 1 Peter 4:1-2
I liked these verses that i heard during sermons recently. I think they sound even more meaningful in chinese! (I've actually put them up in Chinese but seems like blogger doesn't support Chinese characters?? anyway please look up the chinese translation at bible.com!!)
The first verse suggests to me that we are already at the darkest period of the night, such that it cannot get any darker. Instead, the Day is approaching very soon. How prepared for you then? Have you put on the armour of light- to protect and preserve ourselves from the evil one?
Not only the armour of light but to also have with us our spiritual weapon - which is the heart to endure suffering. Just like Jesus did. Only then can we resist the devil and not fall into his trap!
Many a time, due to circumstances, we find compromising our faith to be a more convenient option than standing by our beliefs and the truth. But we must be careful not to compromise our faith in any ways! If Jesus had taken the easy way out and did not insist He was the Christ, He may have escape death and all those humiliation that followed. But he didnt. Let's strive to emulate the likeness of Christ! and follow in His footstep which He had set as an example to all of us. Not forgeting our spiritual weapons to fight this spiritual war against the devil.
"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests."
Ephesians 6:11-18
I really like this passage because it tells me that God protects and equips me against Satan! As long as I strive to achieve all that armour - truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, God's word and the Holy Spirit. Let's all really strive to achieve the full armour of God. (:
Peace.
"Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God." 1 Peter 4:1-2
I liked these verses that i heard during sermons recently. I think they sound even more meaningful in chinese! (I've actually put them up in Chinese but seems like blogger doesn't support Chinese characters?? anyway please look up the chinese translation at bible.com!!)
The first verse suggests to me that we are already at the darkest period of the night, such that it cannot get any darker. Instead, the Day is approaching very soon. How prepared for you then? Have you put on the armour of light- to protect and preserve ourselves from the evil one?
Not only the armour of light but to also have with us our spiritual weapon - which is the heart to endure suffering. Just like Jesus did. Only then can we resist the devil and not fall into his trap!
Many a time, due to circumstances, we find compromising our faith to be a more convenient option than standing by our beliefs and the truth. But we must be careful not to compromise our faith in any ways! If Jesus had taken the easy way out and did not insist He was the Christ, He may have escape death and all those humiliation that followed. But he didnt. Let's strive to emulate the likeness of Christ! and follow in His footstep which He had set as an example to all of us. Not forgeting our spiritual weapons to fight this spiritual war against the devil.
"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests."
Ephesians 6:11-18
I really like this passage because it tells me that God protects and equips me against Satan! As long as I strive to achieve all that armour - truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, God's word and the Holy Spirit. Let's all really strive to achieve the full armour of God. (:
Peace.
