The Armor of Right Living

Scripture:

Romans 13:12 "The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living".

Observation:

Paul is telling the Romans that the end is close and we need now to live as if Jesus were coming back today. He tells them to wake up, the night is almost gone. Because of the nearness of the return of Christ, he tells them to take off wrong living like dirty clothes and put on the armor of right living.

Application:

As we are now closer to the return of Jesus Christ, we must take off the old clothing that is stained with sin and wrong behavior. We must prepare ourselves for the coming of our King. Often in Scripture we are compared to a bride preparing herself for her wedding. In this case, Paul says to put on the armor of right living. Right living will protect you like an armor if you wear it. Right living will keep you out of trouble and in a place of blessing. When you are living right, you don't have to be afraid of being caught doing anything, because there is nothing to hide from anyone. Holy living as we approach the coming of the Son of Man, is the only way to live. get rid of sin and weight in your life and turn to Jesus with all your heart. Put on right living as your protective armor.

Prayer:

Lord, Help me to be ready when You come back. I want to live a life that brings You glory. I want to be protected from every plan and attack of the enemy. I want to live for You in righteousness and holiness. I need Your protection and realize it comes with right living. Convict my heart of any area that may not be right. Check my heart and show me truth. If there is anything in me that needs changed, please show me. I want Your fullness in my life.

I Love You Lord,
Jeff Jacob