^Where did i put my sword?

I'll take out my Armor and weapon. stand and fight, fight, fight

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.

1. Belt of truth - Truth to counter Deception

2. Breastplate of righteousness - Righteousness to counter lack of Integrity and of Moral rectitude

3. Feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace - Peace to counter Insecurities

4. Shield of faith - Faith to counter Doubts

5. Helmet of salvation - Salvation to counter Damnation /Defilement

6. Sword of the Spirit - Word of God is the only weapon of ATTACK against the Evil one.

The things that caught my attension was the Word of God is ONLY Weapon of Attack but how of us know how to use it to its fullest potential? Handling a sword a skill. Isnt it a great opportunity in being able to use it? What have I missed out on...

In verse18, the words like pray, prayer and praying came up 3times in just one verse. Yes, prayer is one that bring in the Power of God. And the words like "all occasions", "all kinds of prayers" and "all the saints" looked distinctive to me. Therefore, I decided to explore those words.

"all occasions" - to be prayful at all times. Situation prayers to be darted out and Devotional prayer must be time that is set apart.
"all kinds of prayers" - public, private, and secret; social and solitary; solemn and sudden; confession of sin, petition for mercy, praising His name, and thanksgiving for favours received.
"all saints" - basically for everyone in My spiritual family and extended family and friends.

"Be alert and always keep on praying" - Only shows the human tendency to slack off! Yes, I admit at times it does happen to me. But.. Dear Lord, I pray that I'll always go back to you and sit tight,walk right and stand & fight.


With that i end off my devotion for today!

APPLICATION: From this day, i want to make it a point to pray for at least an hour a day! Lord, may i hunger for more and more of You each day...

Narash (Lion of God)