全副军装（Suit Up）

弟兄姐妹们，今晚的音乐晚会很棒！也意味着你们都已预备好你们的军装，现在欠的只是东风了，好好关心今天出席的新契友。不要带了自己的朋友来参与今晚的音乐晚会就这样算了，好好继续的关心他们。一旦踏上了战场，就没得退缩；好好地为主打一场战，无论失败与否都要坚持到底。

读经: 以弗所书6章13-21节

金句：「要拿起上帝所赐的全副军装，好在磨难的日子抵 挡仇敌，并且成就了一切，还能站立得住。」 （以弗所书6章13节）

我小时候曾打过橄榄球。有一件我们得习惯的事情，就是穿上所有的装备。头盔、肩垫还有各式各样保护装备全要穿在身上，还得快 步奔跑。一开始，我觉得自己行动笨拙，很不习惯。随着时间过去，这些保护装备成了我熟悉的朋友，使我免遭严重的伤害。一个橄榄球球员知道，当他在球场上与危险的对手对抗时，这些装备能保护他。

基督的跟随者也是这样，我们面对着极危险的敌人，就是那要害我们跌倒毁灭的属灵敌人。感谢主，祂供应我们所需要的保护，祂要我们在属灵的战场上穿着军装。

以弗所书6章13节中这样写道：「要拿起上帝所赐的全 副军装，好在磨难的日子抵挡仇敌，并且成就了一切，还能站立得住。」保罗接着描述我们的战袍，头盔、护心镜、盾牌、剑、腰带和鞋子。每一件属灵的装备只有在我们穿上，并且使用的时候才会 发挥效用，也许我们会在一开始的时候觉得不太舒服，但是持守上帝的道（17节)；随时多方祷告（ 18节）；见证主名（19-20节），能使这些军装成 为我们的一部分。所以穿上全副军装吧！我们已经在战场上了！ WEC

基督精兵不气馁，
扣牢主赐盔和甲；
万事皆靠祂大能，
面对战争不惧怕。 Iler

上帝的军装为你量身定做，但你必须穿上它。

English Version:

Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. —Ephesians 6:13

When I played American football as a kid, one thing that took some getting used to was all the equipment we had to wear. Running effectively in a helmet, shoulder pads, and a variety of other protective items can feel awkward and clumsy at first. But over time the protective gear becomes like a familiar friend that provides welcome protection against serious injury. When a football player suits up, he knows that his equipment is designed to protect him in battle against a dangerous opponent.

As followers of Christ, we also face a dangerous foe—a spiritual enemy who seeks our downfall and destruction. Fortunately, our Lord has provided us with protection, and He challenges us to suit up for spiritual battle.

In Ephesians 6:13, we read, “Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Paul then describes our armor—helmet, breastplate, shield, sword, belt, and shoes. These pieces of spiritual equipment are effective only if we put them on and use them—even if they might feel uncomfortable at first. Faithfulness in the Word (v.17), in prayer (v.18), and in witness (vv.19-20) are critical to making our armor feel like a part of us. So suit up! The battle is on!

Be not weary, Christian warrior,
Buckle on thine armor tight;
Be ye strong and face the battle
In the power of His might. —Iler

God’s armor is tailor-made for you, but you must put it on.