That’s the way I used to think, but the longer I follow the Lord, the more I realize that many things that we think are abstract thoughts or mind pictures are actual reality in the spirit realm.
THE ARMOR OF GOD IS REAL, BUT ONLY PERCEIVED IN THE SPIRITUAL REALM, BUT WHEN WE HAVE ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD, WE EXPERIENCE THE PROTECTION OF IT, AND WITH THE SWORD WE EXPERIENCE THE VICTORIES OF OFTEN FIERCE BATTLES FOUGHT AGAINST ENEMY FORCES. SOMETIMES GOD ACUALLY SHOWS SOMEONE THE SPIRITUAL ARMOR.
READ: THE ENEMY HAS BOW IN HAND. HE HAS TARGETED YOU. WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Have you actually thought there was a real spiritual armor to put on. Did you realize we are actually in a war with the spirits of darkness and destruction, and even wondered what in the world is happening to me, my family, and my world, because it’s coming apart?
Many who do believe in the armor of God are so cavalier and carefree that they consider the armor of God as something they can either take or leave, but in reality, that’s not the case.
READ: SHIELD OF FAITH
(Eph 6:10)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the
wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to
withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the
breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench
all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the
word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching
thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
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You can see by these scriptures that this war that is raging is very fierce and very serious. The enemy is after nothing less than the souls of men, ‘Yes’, and even the souls of Christians. He’s after your soul and mine. He’s after you and your spouse. He’s after your children.
But God loves us so much He doesn’t want to lose us. That’s why He’s given us the whole armor of God so we could stand triumphantly against him and all his schemes and attacks.
What kind of Sword do you have? A flimsy ‘CARDBOARD SWORD’, that can do nothing but give you a false assurance, or do you have a sword that is polished and ready to use. If you are established in the Word of God, you will be able to skillfully use the sword against the enemy, but if you cool off, the farther you get from God, the heavier the sword becomes, and eventually if you don’t get back on fire for God, the sword will become too heavy for you to hold or even wield, for it is so substantial and is heavier than the world itself, and only through God’s Spirit can you hold and wield it.
GOD GIVE YOU THE VICTORY THROUGH SKILLFULLY USING THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT AND HAVING ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD. BUT THANKS BE TO GOD WHICH GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST. AMEN.
