Have you ever lost something you treasured, and after days or months of searching you found it? And after finding it you jumped up and down for joy rejoicing for what was once lost that now has been found. God feels that way about one sinner repenting and turning back to God. We are lost until we put our faith in Christ for the forgiveness of our sins. Jesus goes to great lengths to seek out that one lost sheep, “For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost. If a man has a hundred sheep, …
The Whole Armor of God
While meditating on putting on the whole armor of God (cf. Ephesians 6:10—17), the thought creeped into my mind that putting on the armor of God is somewhat like preparing for a football game. Both require protective armor. A Christian puts on the “helmet of salvation;” a football player puts on head gear. A Christian puts on the “breastplate of righteousness;” a football player puts on his shoulder pads. A Christian wraps his “waist in truth” a football player wraps his waist with padding. A Christian must have his “feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace,” while …