The Warrior's Armour!

The book of Ephesians is a marvelous book of only six chapters.  In the last chapter, the Apostle Paul writes to us about warfare.
     "Finally, my brethern, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.  Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 
      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.
      Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

As Christians, we certainly need "the whole armour of God" to be able to stand, and beginning in verse 14, the Apostle tells us how to stand --
     "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
      Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
      Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit."

You will notice that there is no armour given for the back, for, as a Christian, we are never to retreat, but "to stand" and go forward!  Our chief offensive weapon is the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God!  Praise the Lord for His wonderful word which is such a blessed lamp for our feet and light for our path.  And the wonderful privilege of prayer is both an offensive and a defensive weapon.
My friend, do you have on the whole armour of God today?  If you do, you can have "Victory All The Time" --

     "They who know the Saviour, shall in Him be strong,
Mighty in the conflict of the right 'gainst wrong;
      This the blessed promise given in God's Word,
Doing wondrous exploits, they who know the Lord.

      In the midst of battle, be thou not dismayed,
Though the powers of darkness 'gainst thee are arrayed;
      God, thy Strength, is with thee, causing thee to stand,
Heaven's allied armies wait at thy command.

      Brave to bear life's testing, strong the foe to meet,
Walking like a hero midst the furnace heat;
      Doing wondrous exploits with the Spirit's Sword,
Winning souls for Jesus, praise, oh, praise the Lord!

      Victory!  Victory!  blessed Blood-bought victory!
Victory!  Victory!  Victory all the time!
      As Jehovah liveth, strength divine He giveth,
Unto those who know Him, victory all the time!"