Day 25 – Protection

 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. (Ephesians 6: 10-13)

 There are tough realities to be faced in this world. One of them is the presence of evil. Evil powers are active in the world and while their final defeat is assured, until that day we must stand firm and know the weapons of our faith. The word ‘evil’ attaches to some things quite easily, such as child abuse, terrorism and war. But it is not limited to the extreme and disordered. It can also exist in the seemingly respectable and reasonable. We must be fully equipped for what we are facing. God’s ‘armour’ is our protection. In the presence of evil and its destructive grip on so much human living, Christian presence in the world is offensive.

(Extract from Dust & Glory by David Runcorn)

Armour of God (DS)

 

Prayer

Prayerfully imagine putting on the armour of God (Ephesians 6: 14-17) and take confidence in it.

 

Remember in your prayers

People and places affected by the evil actions of others.