"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."
As I read about putting on the whole armor of God I wondered which piece of armor would mean the most to me? I chose the shield of faith. What I like about a shield is it can be moved to protect any part of the body. That's what faith is, it's there for every vicissitude of life. Faith requires an eternal perspective, and to walk with the Lord.
"Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lord's anger.
This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! everyone one that passeth by her shall hiss, and wag his hand."
Seeking meekness and righteousness is how we prepare for the Lord's second coming. What will destroy others is carelessness and pride. Pride is the only tool Satan has to overcome a righteous person. Pride will crack the armor of God around them.
"And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;"
Samson had great physical strength but he was morally and spiritually weak. I pondered on how Satan will press such people day and night, just like Delilah did to Samson. It is with the whole armour of God that we can withstand these temptations. Ultimately the spiritual weakness became Samson physical weakness and lead to his demise.
"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Today's Favorite Verse: Proverbs 30:5
"Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him."
This made me think about the whole armor of God. It's found in two places.
"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"
(Ephesians 6:11-18)
"Wherefore, lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your loins, and take upon you my whole armor, that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, having done all, that ye may be able to stand.
Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, having on the breastplate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, which I have sent mine angels to commit unto you;
Taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked;
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of my Spirit, which I will pour out upon you, and my word which I reveal unto you, and be agreed as touching all things whatsoever ye ask of me, and be faithful until I come, and ye shall be caught up, that where I am ye shall be also. Amen.
(Doctrine and Covenants 27:15-18)
Yes, I am protected with God's armor around me. How grateful I am for the blessings that come through daily prayer and scripture reading. The word of God keeps his armor tight around me. Shielding me from all the fiery darts of the adversary.
Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 3:3
"But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head."
I feel this so much. I have so many thoughts close to my heart. My head has been lifted up in so many ways, even to see the errors of my ways. What a shield and protection that even is to me.
I am reminded of scripture I was speaking with a friend earlier today about. How it fits what we are seeing around us. The Lord is not just my shield but my armour also.
"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:"
(Ephesians 6:11-17)
