1 John 5:3-4
His commandments are not burdensome, for whoever is begotten by God conquers the world. And the victory that conquers the world is our faith.
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During the ancient times, kingdoms would build large armies and armories to take over other kingdoms. Nowadays, nations would build nuclear armory with the purpose of conquering other nations. They would need to do this since they know that they are meeting, head-on, nations that may be bigger and stronger than they are.
So they continue to build their defenses as well as their offenses, making sure not to overlook any instances that the enemies can enter and defeat them. Preparation becomes the key to victory.
How about in our lives now? Did you know that we are constantly bombarded by temptation and invitation to sin from no other that the devil? But why are we not even putting on an “armor” that would help us defend ourselves? Instead, we would accept them “wholeheartedly”, saying that “well, I am just a man… there is nothing I can do about it.”
Yes, you are right, we are just mere mortals of this world. But, no, you are wrong – there is something you can do about it. This is the reason why we need God more in our lives. He should be the shield that will protect us from the devil, and the sword that will help us slay him completely.
Hear the Word of God. And apply them in your life. You just cannot accept your armor of protection and then just put it away. You need to put them on and be protected from all the harm and temptation that would come your way. Our God is the greatest God, and nothing can defeat Him.
So what are you waiting for? Get the armor, that shield and that sword and be ready to conquer the world in God’s name and honor.
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, be my armor and be my shield so I can resist temptation. Be my sword so I can slay the devil from my life. Protect us always from Satan as we conquer the world in Your name. Amen +
May his name be blessed forever…
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