Watching a child learn to walk is an exercise in fear! The little one learns to pull himself upright and is desperate to move forward, but before that can happen, he must learn to stand still without holding on to props. Paul says that we need to put on the full armour of God so that we can stand against the devil’s schemes (Eph 6:11). He goes on to say, ‘Therefore put on the full armour 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.’ (Eph 6:13) If we want to stand firm in faith, no matter what trials or hurricanes hit our lives, we have to put on the armour of God which acts as ballast and protection, enabling us to stand firm.
