“Because of this, take up the complete armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13
Evil assaults Christians seasonally, crashing against the phalanx of shields interlinked. We are to withstand it, give it no purchase, not one square inch. After the battle is won and evil has retreated, been defeated, or slinked away to regroup—after we have done everything necessary to withstand —we must stand.
Lowering the shield, sheathing the sword, or sitting in the mud is not allowed; no frivolous diversions or laying our heads on laurels.
Immediately after the battle, we must begin post-victory duties: standing sentinel, sharpening swords, repairing the phalanx, preparing for the next onslaught, or planning counterattacks on Hell’s Gates.
Thought Butter 