Defensive Equipment (effective armor)
~ There is a secular saying, “that a strong
defense is the best offense.” Armor, by
its very nature is defensive and we have been given all the protection we need
to endure the battle. “Put on the whole armor of God, that you
may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and
blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the
darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly
places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand
in the evil day, and having done all, to stand” (Ephesians 6:11-13). “For our
shield belongs to the Lord, and our king to the Holy One of Israel” (Psalm
89:18).
Head
Protection ~ “I said to the Lord: ‘You are my God; hear
the voice of my supplications, O Lord. O
God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You
have covered my head in the day of battle.
Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; do not further his
wicked scheme, lest they be exalted’” (Psalm 140:6-8).
Strategic
and Tactical Planning
~ “He who dwells in the secret
place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.’ Surely He
shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous
pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield
and buckler” (Psalm 91:1-4).
Victories
Are From God
~ “I have pursued my enemies and
overtaken them; neither did I turn back again till they were destroyed. I have wounded them, so that they could not
rise; they have fallen under my feet. For
You have armed me with strength for the
battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me. You have also given me the necks of my
enemies, so that I destroyed those who hated me” (Psalm 18:37-40).
Comment ~ Abundant Life Now previously posted a
series on the Christian’s Armor. The
posts directly related to defense include:
Breastplate of Righteousness, February 20, 2014, Our Whole Armor, 3of9
Shoes of Peace, February 21, 2014, Our Whole Armor, 4of9
Shield of Faith, February 24, 2014, Our Whole Armor, 5of9
Helmet of Salvation, February 25, 2014, Our Whole Armor, 6of9
~
Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT
LIFE NOW
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