Amour of God

 Put On the Whole Armour of God

“Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:11

Following on from yesterday’s thoughts, it would be prudent to take a closer look at the armour of God—what it is and how we are to use it profitably. 

What is the Armour of God? 

The armour of God is the provision given to every believer to equip them for battle.

This armour is not made of earthly materials but is spiritual in nature—truth, righteousness, readiness given by the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God. Each piece is essential, designed to shield us from the assaults that come against the heart, mind, and soul. The imagery is intentional: armour signifies our vulnerability without it and our protection when clothed in it.

The call to “put on” implies not only possession but active participation—we are invited to intentionally clothe ourselves daily, much like a soldier preparing for battle. Passive hope will not suffice; vigilance and discipline are required to appropriate this divine provision.

The instruction to put on the whole armour makes it clear—we are at war. Let no one fool you into believing otherwise. The battle is fierce, and it rages daily.

Who Is the Enemy?

We face enemies both within and without. James gives us insight into the inward struggle:

“Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and He Himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” — James 1:13–15

This is a reality for everyone, regardless of age, socioeconomic status, or background. No one is exempt from the internal struggle of desire, which, if left unchecked, leads to sin.

Then there is the external conflict—the allure of the world. The Apostle John describes it plainly:

“For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” — 1 John 2:16–17

Why We Need the Armour

With temptation from within and seduction from the outside world, it becomes clear why we need God’s armour. It is divine aid that, when fully embraced, enables us to fulfil God's will. It shifts the focus away from ourselves and onto the glory of God through our example.

Jesus Christ is our perfect model. He laid down His own will for the will of His Father:

“Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” — Luke 9:58

The Spiritual Battle

Not only do we wrestle with internal desires and worldly distractions, but there is also a fierce enemy with one clear goal: to disobey. Satan, the adversary, has always opposed God. Before mankind even existed, he led a rebellion in heaven, taking a third of the angels with him.

Cast down to earth, he roams with purpose:

“The LORD said to Satan, ‘From where have you come?’
Satan answered the LORD and said, ‘From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.’” — Job 1:7

What is he doing? Looking for God’s favoured ones—those who walk by faith. He seeks permission to test them, hoping they will curse God under pressure, just as he hoped Job would.

“Stretch out your hand and touch all that he has, and he will curse you to your face.” — Job 1:11

A Real War

We must face the truth of our condition:

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” — Ephesians 6:12

We are in a spiritual war, and yes, at times it is overwhelming. It is important to recognise that success is not achieved through individual effort alone, but rather through reliance on the one who has already prevailed, namely, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Praise His wonderful name!

Who Can Access God’s Armour?

This spiritual armour is not for everyone. It belongs to those born of the Spirit—those who believe in their hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead and confess Him as Lord. Many stumble here: they try to use some of the armour, instead of the whole armour.

But God’s Word is clear:

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:11

I encourage all to spend some time in this Chapter, unpack it for yourselves, and let the WORD wash and revitalise your souls.

So then, until next time…

Signing off,
Tyrone