How often we find that some days go smoothly while we find that others are heavy sledding, so to speak. It makes us realize, perhaps, that we are not just materialistic pieces of flesh moving around in this world. We are also spiritual beings and spiritual conflict is a very real thing, especially in a world where Satan is god and prince. We can never expect to feel completely at home down here. But that will make it so much more vivid for us when we are called home to the Father’s house. The moment we set foot on that shore it will be with the fullest measure and sense that this is our home.
But remember that here and now it is not a matter of physical stamina in battle we engage in as believers, but of going on in the might of His strength. That is why so often believers that are weaker physically do greater feats for God. It is not a matter of what we are, but of what He is for us.
The Lord is always right beside us, listening to every word, observing every action and weighing even the hidden motives of the heart. Even though this searches us deeply, still in the end we will find it, as Scripture says, “your treasure.” Oh, the liberty and blessedness of walking as before Him without anything to hide.
God has full provision as to armor for us in this warfare, but we are responsible to put it on—that is, to make it truly practical in our lives. There is little value in knowing something, if we do not put it into practice. May God give us grace to reflect and see if we have really put on the armor He has provided.
Remember: (1) The armor should be put on before the battle starts—thus the importance of making sure it is all in place at any given moment. (2) There is no armor for the back. There is no place in God’s thoughts for fleeing from the enemy. We are told to resist him, and he will flee from us.
R. Thonney