Wearing God's Armour

B. The Bible itself is referred to as a sword (Hebrews 4:12). Remember that the word of God must become the final authority for what you believe and how you live. It tells us what God wants, expects, and the outcome of all our decisions both for and against God's will.

C. Remember that your faith grows as you become more and more skilled in the usage of the word (Romans 10:17), just as a soldier who practices becomes more skilled in the use of his weapon.

7. Prayer, the Ultimate Offensive Weapon (vs. 18).

A. Many ministers preach only 6 pieces of armour, but God's number of completion and perfection is seven. The seventh piece of armour makes the entire ensemble complete.

B. You must remain in constant contact with your Commanding Officer and prayer is the method of doing this every day. Prayer is also the only offensive weapon. When you pray, you attack Satan and you should understand that a praying believer is the strongest opponent against the attacks of Satan.

C. Paul told the Philippians that when they prayed, they would receive the peace of God that would defy all explanation, and that the two targets that Satan wants, your heart and mind, will be kept safe when you pray (Philippians 4:6-7).

Conclusion: As you now see, God not only gives to every believer soldier 6 pieces of defensive armour, He also gives to every believer soldier an offensive weapon as well. Yet, just as Paul told the Ephesians, you must put every piece of armour on and use each piece if you want to overcome the 'wiles' or methods of the Devil. Are you a good soldier and are you wearing each piece as instructed? Are you becoming more and more skilled in your ability to overcome the attacks of the enemy as you maintain constant contact with your Commander? If you will do what God asks, you will be victorious each time and God will certainly put you on the front line and allow you to gain souls for His honor. Will you follow God's plan? Do, and He will greatly bless your every effort.