I am leaving you with a gift—peace of
mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't
be troubled or afraid. John
14:27
Meditate on service as a soldier.
Put on the Helmet of Salvation.
Don’t
be afraid. That is easier said than done sometimes. What are you afraid of? Enemies?
The dark…or whatever is out there that you can’t see? Afraid of falling? Afraid
of other drivers on the street or highway? Afraid of strangers on the bus,
train, sidewalk, or parking lot? Afraid of germs or mold? Afraid of unseen
enemies? Put on your armor as we are directed to do in Ephesians.
A final word: Be strong in the Lord
and in His mighty power. Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to
stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against
flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen
world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in
the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you
will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you
will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth
and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace
that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition
to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of
the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of
the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on
every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers
everywhere. Ephesians
6:10-18 (Underlined to specify the armor parts.)
Do this
and don’t let your feelings be overwhelmed…don’t be afraid. Jesus is there with
you…helping you fight the battle. He won’t leave you alone, abandoned, to fight
all by yourself.
This is Veterans’ Day in the United
States. Are we as Christians all soldiers and veterans of God’s Kingdom? We
serve a risen Savior, and we battle unseen evil spirits—or rather, there are
spiritual forces in battle around us. Those angels of the Lord fight for us, so
we don’t have to be afraid.
What do we learn about Jesus from
this scripture passage today?
Prayer
– Lord Jesus, I put on the armor of Your righteousness—that I will be protected
as I serve You. Final words…Be strong. Yes. I will be strong in You. The finality
of life with You is everlasting, so I am grateful to know that You will never
leave me and there is no need for fear. Thank You.
Verse
of Salvation ~ How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who
brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God
of Israel reigns! Isaiah
52:7
Happy
Veterans’ Day
Thank
a Vet for his or her service to our country
© 2026 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
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Portions used from May 23, 2014, Banquet With The King
blog.
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