What do you wear when you play soccer? Shin guards
What do you wear when you play football? Football helmet
What do you wear when you ride a bike? Helmet
Why do we wear these things? To protect us...Keep us safe to play...Make us prepared...
God expects us to wear protective gear in our everyday lives too!
Ephesians 6:10, "Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the devil's evil schemes."
Ephesians 6:14, "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist..."
"...with the breastplate of righteousness in place with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." (...love what is right...)
verse 16... "...take up the shield of faith" (trust Him in all we do)
verse 17... "take the helmet of salvation and sword of the spirit, which is the word of God..."
Sometimes we feel nervous or weak, but remember that God is super strong, super powerful, and can handle anything that comes our way.
If I fall on my bike, my helmet is there to protect me. God gives us gear to protect us and help us stand firm for Him.