Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day … (Ephesians 6:13-17)
Daily reading: Lamentations 1
When David faced Goliath, King Saul offered him his own armour for protection. But David declined because he had not tested it (1 Samuel 17:38–39). Armour is designed to protect in battle, but unfamiliar armour can become a burden rather than a blessing. Young David was accustomed to his sling and stones, tools he knew well and could use effectively. Similarly God provides us with spiritual armour to protect and equip us in the daily battles we face. But this armour—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation and the Word of God—must be put on and practised daily. We need to become familiar with it, learn how to wield it, and trust in its power. When the evil day comes, we won’t be caught unprepared or hindered by unfamiliarity. Instead, we will stand firm, confident in God’s protection and ready to resist the enemy. Time for ‘sword-drill’!
