In the Sonic Adventure series we learned that while Sonic is exceptionally fast, the secret to making him exponentially stronger and faster was finding and applying the hidden gear that would upgrade his abilities. Each member of the Sonic team had multiple options to grow their capabilities such as light speed shoes for Sonic, new fighting gloves for Knuckles, and a more powerful hammer for Amy. While some items were required to proceed forward and procured simply by playing the game, many were optional enhancements that required us to intentionally track down and acquire them to provide these additional skills, giving each member critical advantages for the upcoming battles ahead.

As followers of Christ we have access to His spiritual armor to support us in the battles we each face, but these items are not just passively applied through our faith in Him… our weapons and defenses must be forged through intentional preparation in prayer and applying ourselves to seeking out His wisdom through Biblical study long before we ever take our first steps onto the battlefield. Paul wouldn’t tell us to take up our armor if it was automatically equipped, so let’s take some time today to prepare by lacing up our lightning shoes, sharpening our sword, and reinforcing our shield before the battle begins.

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. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. Ephesians 6:13-18

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