ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE STORM?

It’s hurricane season again! Even as the tropical system develops far out in the oceans, we prepare for its potential threat. We also have a plan to survive its impact.

Likewise, how much more should we prepare for the storms that will eventually happen in our lives? Do we live stressed out because of what might happen in the future? When difficult times and challenging people confront us, do we allow our peace to be destroyed? 

If so, remember that God’s word guides us to prepare for and endure the stormy seasons of life. In Ephesians 6:13, the Apostle Paul challenges us to put on every piece of the armor of God. Why? Because an evil day is surely coming. Read on.

In Ephesians 6: 13-17, we find every spiritual tool to face difficult times. I urge you to review this passage with me. This time, let’s take the armor apart. Put on one piece at a time. Take your time getting dressed with the armor. Some parts may be a bit more challenging to apply than others. Take your time and do it daily: perhaps for the rest of your life!

After completing this exercise, watch how much better prepared you are to face your storms. Even after you do everything you know to do and feel you can do no more, you will stand firm with your peace intact. This is God’s promise to you. 

Ephesians 6:13-17, NLT 

​​​​​13 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. 

14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 

15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 

16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 

17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God

We are praying for your peace today. God bless you.

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2 thoughts on “ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE STORM?”

  1. Thankyou for sharing these scriptures, yes we need to be prepared at all times. When I was younger I was always so worried about my life, my future. As I got older I learned that trusting in the Lord , by knowing Him, by knowing His word,
    by putting my life in His hands, I no longer need to worry. I can live in peace with Him in the middle of a storm, His loving shield protects me.

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