Chinks in the Armor

As I was trying to fall asleep in my recliner last night, I began to rewind life's happenings. It was sad that the situations that I was recalling were negative. I was developing a case of the "mollygrubs" as Pastor Jack Grimm used to say. From illnesses to arguments to disappointments, each memory reflected a chink that I had received in my spiritual armor. Truly all the work of the evil one.

BUT, I then had the assurance that all the armor chinks were symbols of the spiritual battles I have been in and SURVIVED. God has and will continue to protect me as long as I have His armor on.

Ephesians 6:10-18
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

Now, after closer inspection of each armor chink, I can thank God that I am here. No worse off, more experienced and battle-ready. Do you feel like the "mollygrubs" got you today? Look at each situation in your life. Examine the chinks or scars in your armor. Thank God that you made it through.