Driving into the City
June 14, 2009 by Roberto Santiago
Filed under Commentary
The other day I was driving into the city and I saw something that really made me think about how we as Christians need to be prepared at all times by wearing the armor of God.
What I saw was two people riding motorcycles on the highway. One of the persons was fully equipped; helmet, leathers, gloves, boots; they were wearing all the protective gear needed to save their life in case they are in an accident.
The other person, on the other hand, wasn’t. They were completely unprepared wearing only tennis shoes, a tank top and shorts. If this person were to get into an accident, they would incur severe bodily injury, or even death due to the lack of gear that is required to help protect you if you are in a motorcycle accident.
Both of these riders are well aware of the risks involved in riding a motorcycle, and both are also aware of the equipment needed to protect the body in case of an accident, yet one choose to take the risk of severe injury even though aware of the consequences they might face.
This reminds me of how Christians need to put on the full armor of God daily, protecting us from the dangers that surround us. The dangers that lurk behind every corner we might turn in our journeys through life.
We need to wear the helmet, carry the shield and the sword everywhere we travel.
And the only way we can achieve this is by studying the word of God on a daily basis, implanting His word upon our hearts and minds so that when the time comes we can speak the truth boldly, without fear; speaking how we ought to speak, proclaiming the gospel of Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior forever and ever Amen!
Are you ready to wear the armor of God?
I know I am…
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