"Brothers and sisters: Draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the Devil." Ephesians 6:10
What can it mean to put on the armor of God? Privileged, I have known many people who walked around with the armor of God. Some of them were sacristans in a parish church; others were missionaries who condemned the killing of refugees being fired upon while trying to cross a river from Salvador to Honduras, but most of them were everyday people who lived in God's presence doing justice and promoting peace. All of them are people we meet everyday in our daily lives. Some are stay at home moms, others are moms working 60 hours a week without health care. Others are trash collectors and counter workers in fast food restaurants. When we put on the armor of God we can see those who live their faith with integrity and passion.
Do you see these people everyday? Do you take time to pay attention to the people who everyday live their faith humbly and powerfully?
Today, stop for a moment and let your eyes and ears see and hear the people who drive trucks, work in post offices and make our buses and subways function. All of them can teach us about the graciousness of God and the power of faith.
Who are the people who strengthened your faith, especially during difficult times?
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