In the Marvel cinematic blockbuster Age of Ultron, Tony Stark attempts to create a fleet of robots using A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) that will proactively protect the Earth from danger.
Ironically, the A.I. (Ultron) begins to wreak havoc and destruction on the world after erroneously coming to the conclusion that Tony Stark and the Avengers are the greatest threat to humanity.
Despite the noblest of intentions, Tony Stark’s plan to put a suit of armor around the world failed.
In Ephesians 6:11-18, Paul encourages the reader to put on the full armor of God:
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
The armor of Lord is able to withstand any attack.
Prayer: Lord, help me I’m weary. It seems that things keep going wrong just when it seemed they would be reconciled. Help me to put on the full armor You have given to withstand these attacks and persevere until I see victory.
Action: This week study Ephesians 6:11-18. Start getting into the habit of putting on the full armor of God each day.
Frank Turner
Frank Turner is the founder of Break Bread, Break Chains and is the co-host of the following podcasts: Defund The Church, Relative Currency, Politically Entertaining, and Christ over Crypto. He is also the founder and creator of the op-ed site Fake News Syndicate.