Application

In Ephesians 6:10-13 the Apostle Paul explained why using “all of God’s armor” was important. By doing so, “you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.”

As we grow in our knowledge of God, and as we interact with other believers, we can stay synchronized with His guidance and wisdom. The more we learn the more effectively we can apply all of God’s armor. When we make mistakes, we have the body of Christ to help us through it. When we have successes, we have the body of Christ to rejoice with us. Just like soldiers who work together and learn from each other to improve the whole.

Application helps us grow strong in our faith, standing firmly in our position when challenged by worldly beliefs and doctrines; sometimes shaken, but not stirred away.

In thinking about how to apply our armor, I was led to the following ideas I write about on this topic:

1. A Call to Spiritual Growth,

2. Take leaps of faith,

3. Watch out for the creep of narrow-mindedness,

4. Watch out for the creep of broad-mindedness

5. Drawing close to God,

6. Forgiveness and grammar,

7. Warning about self-reliance, and

8. Seek the Kingdom of God.

I hope my blogs on this topic will help you enjoy your lordship journey.

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All Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, Copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.