grab your life jacket

A few weeks ago, my friend and I saw a man riding a bicycle…and wearing a bright orange life jacket. Hmm? I have seen him three more times since then including this morning. Every time I see him I wonder what it is like to live in his world. Today, I was thinking that he is prepared for anything. If he needs to go for a quick swim, no time wasted he is ready. I was praying over this man today and then I began to pray that I would live my life in more preparedness than I have been.

God reminded me this morning that I have failed to put on His armor each day. To be prepared for the battles that we fight, we MUST put on His Full Armor every single morning. First thing. As I have talked to friends in my life this week, it seems that satan is on a rampage. He is running strong and he is really giving it his all. Today, I am praying over each of you by name. I am praying that you will grab the armor so you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes (Ephesians 6). Like my life jacket friend…be prepared for anything. And trust in Your Saviors armor…there is none better.

Ephesians 6:10 -18 The Armor

10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For 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. 13Therefore 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. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And 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 saints.