Ephesians 6: 10, 11 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Dear God,
Today as I have come through by Your care, a wiser “battle scarred person”, my mind goes back 2 years and I give thanks for the spiritual strength granted during that time of illness, and for Your loving answers to my prayers over the scary times as I entered new experiences. I am also very thankful for the kindness of friends, who enhanced my life and helped me through the first days, until this day. As ever I am lifted up by the words of scripture that I read each day, and especially this morning. I say that most mornings when I have my devotional time, for Your sacred word is precious to me, increasingly so as the years progress.
It is my belief that in these days of wickedness, I could not stand faithful to You without the instruction, assurance and promises contained in the scriptures; I need the ‘power of Your might’. In Ephesians 6: 12 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Paul never took for granted the forces of evil, as they tried to impede his work, or pull him from God’s chosen path. But he knew with the certainty of experience, that for him and for me and for every person, we can have protection V 11 “Put on the whole armour of God that You may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Please forgive me Lord for when I go unheedingly into situations or the day, without praying for Your protection, and I am glad that under inspiration, You have told us clearly what and how to obtain Your protection.
Today I claim You promises, as I have read Your word and accepted Your ‘gospel of peace’ and in the power of the Holy Spirit, put my heart and faith in the care of My Saviour Jesus, and believe, that He will quench the fiery darts of the wicked one. He also protects my thoughts, and allows the Holy Spirit to lead me into all truth. I so often do not keep focused upon You, because I fail to moment by moment each day to be in prayer throughout the day. But as ever a way has been provided, V18 “praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints – “.
Go with me today, for I have Your armour on.
Amen