DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 40; Psalms 94-95; Acts 24:1-23
Put on the whole armour of God. Ephesians 6:11
Paul was a prisoner in Rome, awaiting trial and chained to a Roman soldier. Every morning that soldier had to put his armour on and be ready for action. Paul reminds us that every day we are in a fierce, spiritual conflict with the hosts of hell. The armour we must put on daily are those character traits of our Lord Jesus. Be truthful; be righteous and faithful. Know the Word of God and use it in the conflict. Put on the Gospel shoes; be zealous in witnessing. Be a good soldier today. —Donald L. Norbie
Am I a soldier of the cross,
A follower of the Lamb,
And shall I fear to own His cause,
Or blush to speak His name? —Isaac Watts