One of the first rules of battle is to never underestimate your enemy. The apostle Paul makes it very clear just what a powerful foe we are up against in satan in Ephesians 6. Then he instructs us in how to prepare ourselves against him. We spend a great deal of time and effort trying to prepare our children for adulthood and the rigors they will face in the world. We take every care to keep their bodies healthy and protect them from diseases and harm. Shouldn't we be just as concerned with preparing them spiritually? Satan has many weapons at his disposal which can destroy not only the spirit but damage the body as well. The armor of God is a wonderful object lesson to teach young children and impress them with the need to prepare themselves against the wiles of Satan. It also demonstrates the power of God and His word in our lives. This is a lesson we all need to revisit often |