Put on the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Ephesians 6:11 (KJV)
As we remember our military men and women, who have sacrificed country, family, and friends, we give thanks, and honor them in our hearts forever. If not for their service, and undaunting bravery, we might be living under the auspices of an entirely different country as we know it. So God bless these souls, and thank you one and all. Including my dad who was in the Army, and proudly served his country.
Today I’d like to think about all of us as Soldiers. Because, essentially, that is what we are, “Soldiers in Christ.”
Each morning as we start our day, we’re subjected to the slings and arrows of the world, which can be difficult and suffocating at times. But when we put on the full armor of God, we will be able to stand against the “wiles of the devil” which is to say the “world” and all that that implies.
Being a Soldier of Christ, brings an impregnable barrier, which creates an undeniable demeanor of peace. Following Christ we take up the sword (His Word)… and invariably during our journey, we are better able to cope and sustain, inevitable set-backs that life will throw our way.
When we have on the helmet of salvation, our mind is protected from idle garbage that might otherwise infiltrate our thoughts. When we stand firm with our belt buckled with truth, and shod our feet with peace, as we walk the pathways of life, we are grounded in the roots of Christ and His Gospel.
Being a Soldier of Christ, is a title and honor that we shouldn’t take lightly. To be a part of this amazing army, is nothing short of spectacular. We are mirrored in the image of Christ, as His Spirit leads us, guides us, and ultimately protects us. We take on the countenance of warriors within, as we spread the truth, the Word, and the love. Consequently, shredding the worldly particles that try to distinguish our light and peace.
The power of Christ is powerful indeed.
His love alone is fantastic!
But when we fully dress in The Armor of the Gospel!
Wow!
We are an army to be reckoned with!
Today…honor the memory of those who have served proudly. Those souls are at peace, and in a far greater place than we could ever imagine. I salute you one and all.
But…while we are here,
today,
right now,
I ask you this…
“Have you put on your full Armor of God?”
“Father God, it is my honor, and pleasure to serve You, in all I do, may I please You today, tomorrow, and always, as I clothe myself in Your Armor, and continue to spread Your Word, Your Gospel, and Your love, in Jesus name, Amen.”