Don't Fight Naked

Is there something in your life that you would like to put a stop to today? Maybe it’s a certain behavior, addiction, or bad attitude that isn't pleasing to God? Just as Adam and Eve were exposed in their sin, and needed to be clothed in the Garden, we need to clothe ourselves to protect us from sin. When you “clothe yourself” with the Lord Jesus Christ, He strengthens you against temptation.

“Clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for [indulging] the flesh [put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical nature]”

(Romans 13:14, AMP)

How do we clothe ourselves with Jesus Christ? In the same way we cover ourselves in the natural with clothing — by putting something on. When I was in college I had a t-shirt I wore all the time. The front of it said, “Don’t Fight Naked”. The back said, “Put on the whole armor of God.” Needless to say it started many conversations when I would wear it out in public.

The principle, whether physical or spiritual, remains the same. For ultimate success, we must be clothed! We have to daily “put on” the Word of God. We have to cover our ears by listening to His Word. We cover our eyes by watching what is pleasing to the Lord. We cover our mouth’s by speaking the Word and being an encouragement to others.  As we cover ourselves with Christ, we will be strong against temptation, and we will walk in the victory the Lord has planned for us!

Blessings,

PK