When I was going through basic training to become a Marine, we were issued M-16 rifles. We were required to sleep with our weapons or keep them close to us in case of an attack.

As Christians, we are also given weapons to ward off the enemy and to launch an attack against him. We are to arm ourselves everyday.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.Therefore 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 6:10-13

“There’s never a holiday in the spiritual realm . . . nothing but the full armor of God will ever suffice us in this terrible conflict in which we are engaged. There is no protection . . . against this wily, subtle, powerful enemy but the full armor of God himself.” C. S. LEWIS”