“Putting on the Armor of God!”

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." 1 Peter 5:8

My brothers and sisters, we have adversary and the enemy of our soul. As the above scripture states he is like roaring lion waiting to attack us and destroy us. He is the father of lies and he is enemy of Our Father in Heaven, and since we are Our Heavenly Father’s children, Satan is our enemy too.

 Satan’s concept and thoughts don’t change. They are the same as it was in our pre-mortal world. He will continue attack the truth any way he can. That is why we need to be aware of his methods and be ready to reject all his efforts to destroy the truth and the Church.

 When the enemy attacks our soul, we need to remind him of Mt. Calvary. It is at Calvary, Our Lord Jesus Christ defeated him by dying on the cross. It is through Jesus Christ, we have the victory. In Him, we are more than conquerors! By walking, praying daily, and being in Christ we are able to face onslaught of devil and have victory as we face our daily battles. He has given us tools, such as prayer, The Bible, The Book of Mormon, other standard works, teachings of modern prophet and He also has given us the Armor of God.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;” (Ephesians 6:10-18)

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In the previous scriptures, the Lord is not telling us to put armor of God; He is commanding us to put it on. If we fail to put this spiritual armor on, is like going outside in our under clothes. Just like are regular clothes protects us from outside elements, whereas our spiritual armor protect us the devil’s fiery darts. A few years back, I said the following prayer as I put on each item of the armor of God on. By doing so, I was able to walk in victory and in this walk; He led me to the truth again of the restored Gospel.

After praying and reading the scriptures, I would put on armor of God and I would say the following: “Lord, I give You praise, honor and glory in Jesus mighty name, and I put on your armor today. I grit my loins with Your truth and I stand on Your Word. Your Holy Scriptures are my truth and my foundation, for Jesus is my chief cornerstone. For Your Word is a lamp unto my feet. I put on breast plate of righteousness. Lord take Your rightful place in my heart and cleanse me from all unrighteous. I forgive all those who sin against me and I walk in your mercy and righteousness. For in You Lord, I am in righteousness. I shod my feet with the gospel of peace. Wherever I walk today, I will declare Your Word and Your Love. I will declare Your peace to all whom, I come in contact with today. For I am Your ambassador. Lord I take up shield of faith. For Lord, I know that all things are possible with You. I know that no weapon form against me shall prosper and every lying tongue shall cease. I say to that mountain, that I face, ‘be gone in the name of Jesus’ and it shall be so. I put on the helmet of salvation on. I cast down any vain imaginations and high things that come against You and I bring all thoughts into obedience and captivity of Christ Jesus. For Lord give me the mind of Christ. Lord, I take up Your Sword and I will declare Your Word. Lord take the coals from Your altar and cleanse my lips as you did with the prophet Isaiah. Let me declare Your Word in season and out season. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, so I am sensitive to Your Spirit. Let me an instrument in Your hands. I say these things in Jesus name.”

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To be honest with you, I get caught up in my daily routines and I fail to put on this armor. On those days, when I fail to put the armor on, I notice there are far greater attacks from the enemy, but as soon as I put the armor on, I am able to defeat the enemy and walk in victory. I would like to encourage you to put on His armor on daily basis. Be encouraged and strengthen in Him! Be about doing the Lord’s business.

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