Take Up Your Armor!

The Islamic State has been perpetrating some very scary acts recently.  The latest is the siege on Paris, France.  Over 100 people lost their lives on 11/13/15 and Pope Francis made a statement which gave me pause.  He said that this wave of terrorist violence is “a piece” of the “piecemeal Third World War" and said the bloody rampage was "not human."

When I heard the phrase, "Third World War," it gave me chills.  More than anything, it gave me the resolve to urge others to read Ephesians 6:10-18:"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."

I couldn't have said it better, myself!

God bless us all.