he devil is our real enemy with and he’s coming after us with everything he’s got. He is a persistent pest and tenacious tempter who will patiently wait until you least expect it and then pounce upon you with blows and arrows – blows of sins and arrows of accusation. This was how he came Jesus in Luke 4 – physically (Jesus was hungry), emotionally/mentally (Jesus was all alone), and spiritually (questioning Jesus’ identity). Luke 4:13 “When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left Him until the next opportunity came.” To protect the soldier’s vital organs (heart, lungs, stomach) from blows and arrows, he wore a breastplate around his chest. The breastplate could be made of metal or leather or both but it stop the enemies arrows or sword from penetrating. Since the Devil’s strategy is to knock us down and to take us out, we must STAY UP with Righteousness!