Hi Saints.... This is a response to how many people I've seen that have had freaky accidents over the years including myself.
I've learned the hard way to claim protection from freak accidents and injuries and I do it everyday. After A friend got hurt getting our of her bed in the morning and was in pain for weeks and after I put my leg through a broken board on a hay wagon when I was jumping down from stacking hay I've realized that our enemy doesn't take a break or go on holidays. No, he's always looking for a chink in our armor or an open door so he can attack us.
"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." (1Pet. 5:8)
So.... think about it. A lion looks for a weak on in the herd.... he's not going after the strong ones. So according to Eph. 6 10-18 we are supposed to put on the full armor of God! That's huge and yet so many Christians don't do it... (I'm guilty of this too!)
"10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. " (Eph. 6:10-18)
There's so much there... So for starters put on the armor as you get dressed in the morning. It will help you get into the right habit.
Also be aware of the things that take off your armor! Gossip, slander, sin of any kind will take your armor off so Repent quickly!
Next post will be about devil's schemes and how you can outsmart him!
Bless you all!
Brenda Gale Thompson
