When we put on the spiritual armor of God we are protected for the conflict against evil and the evil one. God has given us a divine armor. It only remains for the believer to put it on, to make proper use of what God has provided. When we do so, we will overcome the attack of the enemy and victory will be certain.

Satan opposes believers in many ways, some of them direct and obvious methods and others are indirect and subtle. The promise in God's Word is that in Christ we can become overcomers rather than victims. Through Christ we can stand against Satan, stand firm and resist him successfully. Through the use of the whole armor of God and the practice of the spiritual disciplines, we find not only protection but victory in this spiritual conflict.

Christianity today has become too comfortable. Christians don’t recognize that we are in a spiritual war. A Christian who decides to just be comfortable, have a fun social life, etc. is of no use in the army of God. Not only will he or she suffer the losses of the battle, but also his or her family and the church where they congregate.

Jesus showed the women who sought Him at the tomb that He could give them something more, something better than what they were looking for. Don't let the rocks in life be obstacles to meeting the risen Jesus, our schedules, busyness, activities or demands. Jesus is willing to move the stone for you if you are willing to meet Him.

Whatever our workplace, we all have a boss over us or a worker under us. So whether you are a boss or a worker, a student or a teacher, a leader or someone who serves voluntarily, whatever your position, these verses apply to you and me. And as a Christian, Christian boss or Christian worker, we have a calling from God.

Christ did not die just for us to become great parents or great children. Christ died for us because each one of us, children and parents, have the greatest need, the salvation of our souls. Once He becomes our Lord, we must give control to the Holy Spirit, only then we will become better parents and develop better children.

Marriage is an image of Christ and his church. Jesus and the church are the ultimate reality. Again, as important as marriage is in itself, it points to something greater than itself. Marriage is an image of God and His relationship with His church, so we must follow God's design for marriage.

Paul exhorts us to imitate Christ. Wherever you go be like Christ, whether outside or inside the church, home, work or school, imitate Christ. Be like Christ to such an extent that those around you mistake you for Christ.

God calls us to renounce and put off our old selves. The point is that within us we have already become new creatures in Christ, we have a new identity, but in the flesh and its desires we still struggle with our old way of living. The Christian life is one that is marked by a constant search for the new life in Christ and the continual putting off of our former selves.

How we serve and function according to our design is how we grow in Christ. Our service affects others. When each member is functioning properly within the church, many will see the wonderful image that is called grace, kindness, love, joy, peace and above all they will see Jesus.