Suit-Up

In gathering my thoughts for this post I noticed that, in my usual form, this study of mine is nothing more than simply my thoughts mushed together like a sandwich with questionably chosen ingredients. Buuuut so be it. ;)

The analogy of wearing the Armor of God is well known and has been mentioned and talked about again and again and again, so I wasn't exactly sure why my thoughts continued to linger on this well worn principle. But I let my mind continue to travel on this train of thought until it started to make some sense to me.

All of us, in some form or another have heard that rules or gospel principles are crippling agency. They hinder the ability to be one's self or have the freedom that we in some way feel that we deserve. There are so many "requirements" that they just can't be 'themselves'.

Now, haha, I have a theory connecting these two opposing branches of thought. Do read on...

I believe that those who think that, in essence, putting on the Armor of God is restrictive are, in the smallest way, right. Allow me to explain.

If you think about armor in it's original sense it is bulky, heavy, and cumbersome. When it was actually used in jousting tournaments, back in the day, it wasn't unusual for knights to require assistance to mount their horses because of the inconvenient but substantial protection.

 

Knowing this we understand that, you can't just 'make a move' if you are encased in armor. It simply isn't possible. Every move that you make must be thought out and then consciously executed. Just like physical armor, in wearing the armor of God we become conscious of our actions and movements. It is supposed to stay on our minds, it is supposed to make us think and make us aware of the works and actions that we will eventually be held accountable for at the end of our lives. 

In conclusion to this tiny study, :) my theory concerning the armor of God is that is gives us a moral compass to follow. It provides a conscious to lead us, to keep in remembrance our Father in heaven and his plan for each of us.

So, can you find this idea restrictive, perhaps. Do I? NO! I wouldn't want to live without it!! :D

Good deeds aren't ever going to 'just happen'. They will require works and deeds.
We aren't going to avoid 'falling' by chance, we have to make an effort to live up to the potential that God has blessed us with. We have to walk and work in the armor.
And even when we do falter, thank heavens for a loving God who is not only a protection, but also a healer.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Ephesians 6:11-17

This passage of scripture has so much to be learned from it that I might return to it at some future date. However, for now, I think I'm going to go and suit-up. ;)

Yours truly,
Cordy 

P.S. I'm sorry, I'm rather repetitive in this post. Oops. *frowning shrug*