This verse sums up what should be our day to day, moment by moment routine. Most Christians live as if they were not in a spiritual war, and therefore do not seriously put on the armor that is needed to resist the enemies and warfare that looms constantly. The only way to fully withstand the evil day is by putting on all the full armor of God. Standing firm without wavering, with the armor of God, will be our only real source of victory and deliverance.
We were born into war. This is reality folks. You were not born into heaven yet. The hobbits in the Shire had to realize this as they journeyed outside their comfortable, beautiful boundary of The Shire. We as well, If we desire to produce fruit and be effective ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ, must be prepared for battle. Day by day there are casualties of this spiritual war that we are in. Those defeated by doubt, depression, fear, suicide, sin, addictions, hatred, anger, bitterness, disunity, discord, darkness, and death(to name a few).
We must rise up O bride of Christ and take what is rightfully ours, that is to be fully prepared for the day of battle and having all the armor and weapons of warfare that God gives. We do not fight against flesh and blood, remember that dearly. So wherever you are today, rejoice in the Lord. Set your heart and mind on Christ. Be eager and sober and alert. Stand strong, stand watch. Do not let your guard down. Be blessed.
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