Date: Tuesday, 21st October, 2025
Text: Ephesians 6:11
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Samson was one of the strongest men who ever lived — a man anointed from birth, destined to deliver Israel from their enemies. Yet, despite his extraordinary power, Samson made one fatal mistake: he removed his spiritual armour.
At first, Samson’s strength was unmatched because he walked in obedience and separation unto God. But gradually, he began to take his consecration lightly. The same man who once tore a lion apart began to toy with temptation in Delilah’s lap. He forgot that no one wins spiritual battles while playing in the enemy’s camp.
When Samson disclosed the secret of his strength, he unknowingly laid down his armour. The Spirit of the Lord departed from him, and he became an easy prey for those he once conquered. Judges 16:20 records a sad statement: “He did not know that the Lord had departed from him.”
Beloved, many Christians today are like Samson — once on fire, now careless; once alert, now distracted. The enemy is subtle, and he often doesn’t attack frontally. He waits until the believer drops his guard — skips prayer, neglects the Word, or entertains small compromises.
We are living in times that demand unceasing spiritual vigilance. The Bible calls them “perilous times” because the forces of evil are working tirelessly- 2 Timothy 3:1. Every believer must wear the whole armor of God at all times.
The helmet of salvation guards your thoughts; keep it firm, for the battle often begins in the mind. The belt of truth must remain fastened — be grounded in the Word, for deception is Satan’s oldest trick. The breastplate of righteousness shields your heart from corruption. The shield of faith extinguishes every arrow of fear and doubt. The sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, remains your weapon of victory- Ephesians 6:10-18.
Don’t take off your armour after a major victory or during a time of peace. Samson thought he was still strong — until he rose to fight and discovered too late that his power was gone. Stay alert, stay armed, and stay anchored in Christ. The one who keeps his armour on will never become the enemy’s victim.
Reflective Nugget: Have you allowed comfort, carelessness, or compromise to loosen your spiritual armour? Remember — victory belongs to those who remain watchful.
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