All4Given

The cows were not in their allotted field.

When I investigated, I discovered several parts of the fencing ripped out or torn down by the livestock. I had erected the barrier to keep them from getting into neighboring fields or wandering onto the highway. Of course, the cows wanted greener pastures.

The next day, I located the problem and fixed it. Then I walked the entire perimeter of the field, fixing and replacing portions of the fence. I’m sure the cows enjoyed their short-lived escapade outside their boundaries.

After I finished, I sat on the back porch and admired my work as I watched the cattle test the fence. When I saw a steer touch the wire with his nose and then jump back, I knew the black hairy beasts would have a new respect for my boundaries.

This incident caused me to think about my own boundaries. How often do I maintain my fences to keep me safe from the wickedness of this world?

God’s armor is not a hot wire fence, but it does provide spiritual protection to keep us safe. When there is a breach in the armor, our hearts become susceptible to Satan’s lies and the traps he lays.

Personally, I daily need to gird my waist with truth, put on the breastplate of righteousness, shod my feet with the gospel of peace, take up the shield of faith, and put on the helmet of salvation. And I need the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. I am thankful Mom made me memorize verses. With God’s Word, I can counter Satan because it is sharper than any double-edged sword. And we should never underestimate the power of prayer.

Keep your fences mended by daily putting on the armor of God. Don’t go into battle against Satan unprotected.

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Gwen Hinkle is a writer and blogger. She and her family reside in Oregon where they enjoy living in the country on a small hobby farm. The joys in her life are family and friends, and she stays busy working as a home health nurse. But most of all, she loves to laugh and have fun.