Saturday, November 23, 2013

WHOLLY DONE = HOLY RESULTS

READING: EPHESIANS 6:10-20

Verse 13: “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”

The verse above is important for what it instructs us to do. Further, it also emphasizes a principle of which we should be aware, that applies to the nature of the Bible. This verse demonstrates the reality that each and every word of scripture is important! We are instructed to take up the whole armor. The word “whole” should prevent anyone from supposing that partial use of the armor will do. No one would want to fly with a pilot who was only partially trained. What if the pilot had learned to get the aircraft in flight, but didn’t know how to land it? No person would want surgery to be conducted by a  doctor who missed the part of his education that addressed their operation. In a like manner, we should not expect to be well protected by only part of the armor of God. That is why it is necessary to note and respect every word that is provided in the verse. To receive the complete protection that the Father intends, we must take up the whole armor of God. That’s a thought – about God’s Word

RESPONSE

1. Is there a piece of the armor of God upon which you need more focus?

2. What verse of scripture can you identify where one word makes a great difference?