Monday, August 3, 2015
Amazing things happen when we are really there to see them! Gardening at my sister’s house I saw how working with her rose bushes can tell me something. When I had to deal with the thorns I put on gloves and made an effort to be careful….but I then easily took them off to work on the buds and fallen petals. I intrinsically understand that the thorns don’t cancel out the flower! But I am also not foolish enough to believe that the sweet smell of the rose can protect me from the thorn.
Look around you in God’s world today. Keep practicing being still and knowing that HE is God and you will be that much more able to put on His armour when dealing with the thorns, but it is just as important to know when to take off your armour and put down your gloves to keep your heart open. An open heart is power. It’s life. It is the deepest thrill imaginable.
Thank you Jesus for accepting me thorns and all and for teaching me how to put on your armour and inviting me to take off mine.
The Armor of God
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Recovered In Christ 