Re:Verse passage – Ephesians 6:10-17(day five) Is this passage humbling to you? It is for me. We live in a culture and society that is unhealthily self sufficient and self relying. Think about how many times when people ask us if we need help, assistance, or aid we answer with the following responses- “I got this” or “I’m good”. Often times, they’re asking because they see us struggling or see the difficulty we are actually facing (sometimes we don’t even know it). We try to either make it on our own, or get by with as little help as possible.
I was struck this week by how comprehensive and well rounded the armor of God is. It is not minimal at all. It is thorough, from top to bottom. Why? Because we (I) really are in need of that much and those kinds of help. We actually are that incapable. We are in fact (on our own) weak, overmatched, and unable to even just stand firm. God gives us this complete and amazing “armor” because we really do need it. In essence, our disobedience, pride, and unfaithfulness is telling God, “I got this” or “I’m good”. How foolish does that seem? May God find us willing to put on His whole armor and find the strength and assurance we so desperately need.
Thank you again for this clear and thoughtful blog, Scott. It went straight to my heart.