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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 5 of 5
Ephesians 6:13-24
To stand firm against these terrible foes of the spiritual world the armour of man is completely useless – as useless as fighting with his fists against tanks and missiles (see also Job 41:1 . . .). But God puts His armour at our disposal (cf. Romans 13:12). What are the various pieces of this armour? Truth, as a belt – the strength which comes from obedience to the Word; through it the Lord Jesus triumphed when He was tempted in the wilderness. Righteousness, as a breastplate – unswervingly blameless behaviour before men. The gospel of peace as shoes – an active walk in peace preparing souls for the reception of the truth. Faith for a shield – absolute confidence in all that God is. Salvation as a helmet – the same confidence in that which God has done. Thus clothed and protected, the sword of the Spirit and prayer will allow us to counter-attack victoriously.
It is much too late to start putting on this complete armour when we are already in the battle. Let us wear it "always" (v. 18), so that we may be sure of being protected by it in "the evil day" (v. 13). Among the other things we pray for, do not let us neglect prayers for the work of the Lord. The apostle asked for them. He was assured of finding among the Ephesians a deep interest for the gospel and for the Assembly. May the Lord see such interest in each of us!
