Today we continue our study on Ephesians 6:10-18, “The Armor of God”.
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. Ephesians 6:13
"Therefore put on the full armor of God"...once again, we are admonished to put on the full armor..."so that when the day of evil comes"...
What then, is this day of evil? Some have interpreted it to be the last day -- the day of Armageddon, and this certainly sounds like appropriate preparation. But I believe there is also a day-to-day use for this advice.
I think Job faced his day of evil.
As did Peter when he denied Jesus.
Judas when he was offered the bribe.
Stephen at his trial.
Jesus, His forty days in the desert.
Jesus, when confronted with the adulterous woman.
Jesus, on Good Friday.
When a loved one dies unexpectedly. When your spouse leaves you. When you lose your job. When you are faced with pronouncing or renouncing your Savior. When an old addiction awakens. When your strongest temptation finds you alone…
We all face days of evil...
But we do not have to face them unarmed and we do not have to face them alone!
Questions:
What do you think of this perspective? What do you see as your personal days of evil? Do you feel prepared?
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