Day 343 - Equipped for the Mission (Ephesians 5, Ephesians 6, Colossians 1) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Ephesians 5:15 - 6:23, Colossians 1:1 - 23

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Armor

Paul continues his encouragement to the Ephesians by explaining how the Gospel should impact their daily lives, especially their relationships. He begins by urging believers to live wisely and be filled with the Spirit, which overflows into giving thanks and submitting to one another.

Husbands and Wives:Ephesians 5 highlights how Spirit-filled living transforms marriage. Submission isn’t about inferiority but about mutual respect and aligning with God’s mission for marriage.

Paul writes, “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” (Ephesians 5:21).For wives, this means trusting their husbands to lead with Christ-like care. For husbands, the responsibility is even greater: to love their wives as Christ loves the Church, sacrificially and selflessly. Marriage reflects the divine relationship between Christ and His Church, showing love, unity, and humility.

After building up the Ephesians, Paul reminds them of the spiritual battle they face. The Christian life is not without conflict, but God provides everything we need to stand firm.

Paul introduces the armor of God:

- Belt of Truth: Grounded in the truth of God’s Word, we’re ready for battle.

- Body Armor of Righteousness: Protecting our hearts, we stand in Christ’s righteousness.

- Shoes of Peace: These give us readiness and stability to share the Gospel of peace.

- Shield of Faith: Defends against the fiery arrows of doubt and temptation.

- Helmet of Salvation: Guards our minds with the assurance of salvation.

- Sword of the Spirit: The Word of God is our offensive weapon, powerful and precise.

Paul emphasizes prayer as the glue that holds this armor together. Through prayer, we remain vigilant, prepared, and connected to God, who equips us for battle.

Colossians begins with Paul’s prayer of thanksgiving for the believers and his reminder of who Christ is:

- Christ is the image of the invisible God and the Creator of all things.

- He is before all things and holds all things together.

- Christ is the head of the Church and the first to rise from the dead, reconciling us to God through His blood.

This passage reminds us of Christ’s supremacy and His power to transform lives. Paul urges the Colossians to stay grounded in the truth of the Gospel, avoiding false teachings.

As believers, we are in a spiritual battle against forces of darkness. Paul’s message in Ephesians 6 is clear: we cannot fight this battle alone. God equips us with His armor so we can stand firm and live victoriously.

How do we put on the armor of God?

- Stay rooted in truth: Read, know, and live God’s Word.

- Rely on God’s righteousness, not our own.

- Walk in peace, sharing the Gospel boldly.

- Strengthen your faith through trust in God’s promises.

- Guard your mind with the assurance of salvation.

- Use Scripture as your weapon against lies and temptation.

- Pray constantly, staying connected to God’s power and guidance.

In the mission God has for our lives, we are not individuals fighting alone. We are a unified body, submitting to God’s authority and working together for His Kingdom.

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