10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV
We recently had an 8'x20' metal shipping container delivered to use as storage. These shipping containers are becoming a popular low-cost, semi-permanent storage option. They are water-proof, almost indestructible, solid steel monoliths. As a result they are very heavy. The size we procured weighed over 4,600 lbs.
After the delivery of the unit, we discovered it is about 7' from where we need it to be. 7' lousy feet. 84 inches. For many things, a move of that distance would not be a big deal. But moving a 2+ ton box is not something our Subaru Forester will handle. Several phone calls later, I was able to locate a gentleman who will bring out a piece of heavy equipment that can lift one end of the container and slide it the final 7'.
I did not have at my disposal the power necessary to handle the job at hand. And just like my storage container dilemma, we do not have the required strength to "stand against the schemes of the devil." Our strength is woefully lacking. Without God's armor and his strength we will fail every time.
Paul tells his readers to "be strong" but he adds that our strength is in the Lord and his might. It is be donning the "whole armor of God" that we are able to live a life pleasing to him. Each day we will be faced with situations and decisions which require strength and wisdom that exceed our resources. Allow God to be the strength needed for today and tomorrow.
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