DAD'S RAMBLINGS – OUR BATTLE GEAR
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (Ephesians 6:10-11)
It is human nature to think that we don't need any help. It's like the child who tells his father who has offered to help with a project that is way beyond the ability of the child to handle, "I can do it, Daddy. I can do it!"
I am particularly guilty of this. Just ask Mildred. I don't like to ask for help, whether asking for directions, or lifting something heavy, or solving a problem. I think I can do it even when it is far beyond my ability. I could save myself a lot of grief if I would only take advantage of the offer for help.
Often we are like that with God. He offers to help us in our problems, and we don't like to admit that it is beyond our ability. So we say, in effect, "I can do it. I can do it!" But in dealing with the devil, I'll admit that I am no match.
The Devil has been at this a lot longer than I have, and he knows the best way to attack. But God has been in the battle much longer than I have, and He offers us help in the battle. The wise person asks God for help in this warfare. To admit that I cannot win the battles on my own is not a sign of weakness but of wisdom.
God has provided us protective clothing and battle gear to help us in our battles. We have the belt of truth that guards our private areas; we have the vest of righteousness which guards our hearts; we have shoes of peace which guard our feet; we have the shield of faith which guards against the frontal attacks of Satan's lies; we have the helmet of salvation which guards against the inner battles of our minds; and we have the sword of the Spirit – the word of God – to defend against the close-in attacks. And of course we have prayer, which calls in the heavy artillery and the air attacks of missiles and B-29 Bombers to destroy the works of the enemy (Ephesians 6:14-18).
He has given us all that we need for victory if we will only stand our ground in His strength. We need not lose the battle because we have heaven's resources. And when it seems the enemy is winning, and we have done all we can in our own power, we stand in the power of God. As vs. 13 says, "And having done all, to stand."
Love, Dad
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