Full Armor

He didn’t really want to, but Mr. Bill bought snake chaps. Since he’s been hunting for 40+ years and has survived without them, he didn’t really see the need. In the same light, he refuses to learn how to tie a tie too. He insists at 60 years old, he has no need to learn that art.

Do you recognize Satan’s attack? Paul describes the continuous onslaught as “flaming darts of the evil one” (Ephesians 6:16). One good reason for the snake chaps is Mr. Bill doesn’t hear well – a snake’s warning rattle would mean nothing to him. Now, I am more than confident I don’t need snake chaps nor keen hearing, but for sure, every day I need shielding from Satan’s attack. Christians do well to remember, “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.” (Ephesians 6:12). Paul says to take up the whole armor of God so we can stand against evil in truth and righteousness … and “above all, taking the shield of faith … to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” (13-16). Mr. Bill doesn’t wear a tie much but when he does, he seeks help. Regardless of what we think, we cannot stand against Satan alone; we might resist him for a season but ultimately if we go-it-alone … we’re toast! Learn the wise art of being suited in the full armor of Christ – it’s never out-of-fashion or out-of-season!