Prepared

“Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.”
– Oswald Chambers

“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.” Eph. 6:13

Do you scramble to take on the armor of God when you’re experiencing spiritual attack? During difficult times, are you frantically reaching for your Bible trying desperately to find a passage that will give you some comfort and strength? Ephesians 6 tells us to take the  armor of God on now; we’re to be spiritually prepared ahead of time for times of trial.

How do we take on the armor and prepare for the day of evil? By studying God’s word and praying daily; by continually taking steps in faith, making right choices, sharing the gospel with others and living out our eternal lives with Christ in confidence and assurance of faith.

And what are we to do during the battle? We’re to stand! That’s what Ephesians says. We can’t possibly stand if we’re reaching for whatever we need to get us through the hard times. Let’s not be caught off guard. Let’s be prepared daily!