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. Ephesians 6:13 (NIV)
This year, my classmates, Jessa and Joyce introduced me to the sport/self-defense called Arnis (National Game of the Philippines), which they were part of the varsity team in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa.
My only intention was to be included in their upcoming tournament in Baguio City, Philippines, where some of my love ones live.
Regardless of seeing my classmates go to school with bruises and body aches. I trained hard just to be included in the said tournament.
When we went to the part called Sparring or full-contact… I saw the protective gear and remembered that I am a soldier in the army of the LORD.
In the game, we wore armor but in our Spiritual lives, we must also wear armor. We also need protection in life so we can take our stand against the devil schemes. (v11)
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the power of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (v12)
This is our ARMOR:
• Belt of Truth – We must know the TRUTH by taking our daily spiritual food.
• Breastplate of Righteousness – If we chose to be holy or do what God told us to do, Satan can’t have a chance to hurt us.
• Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace – Our enemy has the power to create worries and confusion in our lives but because we have Jesus, we have peace.
• Shield of Faith – Doubts! They can never win if we have faith, right?
• Helmet of Salvation – We will win against the enemy if we have salvation.
• Sword of the Spirit – God’s Word is our powerful weapon against Satan.
NO ARNIS PLAYER CAN GO FULL CONTACT WITHOUT PROPER EQUIPMENT.
So as God’s soldier, let us wear the ARMOR OF GOD daily.
To continue my story awhile ago, I got the opportunity to be included in the tournament. We, Team PLMun/Muntinlupa, played for the #TeamARMY which are real soldiers of the Philippines. I also got the chance to see Tita Mariane and Belleching there. Thank You, Lord for such wonderful experience!
--from September 25, 2015
