2 Chronicles 21-23, Romans 11:13-36, Psalms 22:1-18, Proverbs 20:7
What God said to me – You may not have been in a war or experienced actual combat, but you’ve seen enough war movies to know that you don’t just walk nonchalantly into a firefight – you need armor – you need protection – you need weapons. Yet as a Christian you do it every day with no thought or preparation – Whether you like it or not or even realize it or not, when you became My child you entered a war – a spiritual war with an enemy who is out to destroy you if he can or render you helpless or ineffective. I have given you everything you need for life and godliness starting with putting My Spirit within you when I saved you. I have given you a complete suit of armor as well as the shield of faith. So, start each day by putting on your armor and picking up your shield and taking up your weapon which is the sword of the Spirit, My word. Like any good soldier you’ve got to learn the ins and outs of your weapon and how to use it effectively. That’s what this time is for – it is training – it is learning – it is practice so you can become proficient. Don’t neglect this time.