Today’s Scripture
Ephesians 6:10-13
The Armor of God
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 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. 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.
Thoughts…
Stand! After you have done everything else, stand! These are hard words to swallow. Stand means be patient, wait, hold on, don’t try to control anything. It sounds so easy, but it is so hard to do. We all have this need to fix things or control them.
When we face those times in our lives we should look to the apple tree. It absorbs sunshine. It soaks up water and food from the ground. After that, it just stands firm. The winds blow, the storms rage, and it stands firm. God created it and God provides for it and takes care of it. If God is going to do all of this to provide the tree with its needs and keep it making yummy apples, how much more is He going to do for us?
So, do what you need to do to prepare yourself for life. Pray, study, love God with all your heart, and love others. When you are done and the storms begin to blow, stand! God has got the rest!
Prayer
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