Warriors of Christ

 We must be Warriors of Christ. Defenders of his word. So what I am going to talk about today is the armor of God and how we need to put it this on everyday.
Ephesians 6:10-20

Our enemies are well laid out in 10-13
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,[a] against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Our enemy is not of this earth. They are not countries parties or even people because all three serve one of the two beings Satan or Christ. What good will it do if you just hold anger to one of of these three things when Satan is in power and how do you fight Satan. With the Armor of God is the only way to do this.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness.

Without truth by your side no one will take you word. No one will believe in your message if you lie all the time. That is why no matter what tell the truth and stand up for the truth. Even if it means you stand alone. Righteousness cannot be earned by ourselves because we are screw ups so this is a call to come to Christ when ever you sin to be made clean again.

15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Always come in peace even if your enemy means harm. Never go in to do battle with fists but with kind words and a open heart.

16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

Without faith you are an easy target from our true enemy Satan. Without a shield to defend yourself from the lies of the earth. You will bend to the will of the world instead of Christ our true king and the one we must serve. 

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 
If you do not have have knowledge of the Word of God than you will know not know how to combat lies or mis information. See My article on Bart Ehrman to see an example of what is out their.

18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

And remember we are Christ ambassadors and as ambassadors we need the full Armor of God and put it on everyday for........