There are people who have survival kits packed and kept In their car, just in case…
Well did you know its Important to have a survival kit during these uncertain times for our own security? How is it possible to be secure when everything seems to be crashing down around us? Well there is not much hope in the world today, if any. Everywhere you look and everything you hear is all about the virus and isolation.
And they say how important social distancing is and it’s to protect us physically. But now I want to talk about the spiritual side of us. We can’t afford to distance ourselves from Jesus, if ever we needed Him it is now, for He Is the only one that will get us through these trying times. If you read Ephesians 6 it talks of a spiritual battle going on in the world, which is more serious and goes deeper than a virus. So with that being said we need to be on guard and be equipped on a spiritual level with a spiritual survival kit to keep us safe in these trying times. I have one and as I share with you may it inspire you to do the same…
These are the essential items for your kit…(fire, a light, salt, sword, helmet, breastplate, belt, footwear, garment, oil, blanket) with explanations below…
Fire…ignite the fire of the Holy Spirit In you Matt. 3:11, acknowledge Him.
Light…Let your light shine for the whole world to see. Matt. 5: 14-16
Salt…you are the salt of the earth so keep your flavour, which is being full of Christ, serve to exalt him, and to magnify the grace of God in everything you do,
Sword…word of God is your weapon. Not only read it, but speak it against the enemy as Jesus did in the wilderness. He spoke the word of God to crush him and put him in his place. Matt.4: 1-11. There is power in Gods word and the enemy can attack our minds, in fact that’s where the battle field is and we need to know God’s word so we can stand and with the shield of faith we can quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Ephesians 6 verse 16.
Helmet of salvation..put it on and protect your mind and know who you are in Christ
Breastplate of righteousness…protects your heart, because of Jesus you are righteous, so keep it and live according to His word and let God guard your heart.
Belt of truth…know the truth of God’s word, live it and walk in His truth
Proper footwear…clothe your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace verse 15
Prayer…is another survival weapon, praying in the Holy Spirit verse 18
Garment of praise…put on garment of praise in place of heaviness. Isaiah 61:3
Oil of joy…the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
Blanket…the Lord will cover you with His blanket of grace and you will find strength in time of need. 2 Cor. 12:9
As you unpack your kit every morning, dwell in the secret place of the Most High and you will abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Then speak, Psalm 91:2 “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God in Him I will trust.”
I speak God’s word over your life today and I pray you pack up your spiritual kit and use each item daily to protect you from the powers of darkness.
Love and blessings, Jan (Lollita Faith)
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Author June Hodgins 