"Put on the whole Armor of God, that you may be able successfully to stand up against the strategies and the deceits of the devil."
Ephesians 6:11
We are called to be soldiers in the army of God. Paul told Timothy that no solider gets entangled with civilian affairs, but his "aim is to satisfy and please the one who enlisted them" ( 2 Tim.2:4). Likewise, as we serve the Lord, we should focus on his work, not our own concerns.
If we want to be a witness of God's power, we must first do what he says to do, and show others the fruit that comes from serving him. We do this by keeping our minds constantly on Jesus Christ. We must still stand the business of everyday life, but we are not to let the affairs of the world to pull us down.
By Joyce Myer
(Starting your day right - Devotions)
