The Armor of Light
Protection from Spiritual Darkness
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There is an entity described in scripture in various ways and with numerous names who is opposed to God’s agenda for humans and therefore of those who are followers of God. This being is generally referred to as Satan or the devil.
The conflict we face is spiritual. That’s why it is called ‘spiritual’ warfare. It is a battle not only between the spiritual forces of God and the devil; it a battle for the human spirit. Therefore, we need protection for the spirit.
The armor of light is the presence of the Lord with us. When we put on the armor of light, we are clothed with the presence of almighty God. He is our armor of defense! We have the same protection for us today as Israel did in the desert. The God who was in the cloud and the fire is with us today! He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. As we have seen, it is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit who is our armor against the evil one.
The Lord is our light and our protection. The Lord God Almighty is our true defense and protection from evil. As I mentioned in the first chapter, in the past 50+ years, our culture has undergone significant changes as a result of occult activity directly targeted on releasing darkness upon us. Western culture has become a culture that calls good evil and evil good. We have spiritual armor to stand against this evil. We have the power to withstand this attack and be victorious. There is no need for the believer to become overwhelmed by evil or to fear!
We put on the armor of light through prayer and confession. We put on the armor of light by verbally covering ourselves with light. We can be intentional about protection by praying prayers of protection. Because of the influences we face, we need to do this daily. You can pray for yourself, your spouse, your children, grandchildren, and others.
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Christians are under spiritual attack yet many are unaware that there is a powerful weapon of protection. Satan is on the prowl looking for those he can devour and Christians who do not have on the proper armor are an easy target for these attacks.
In The Armor of Light, author Charles A. Ness shows fellow Christians how to protect themselves and their families by putting on the armor of light. Romans 13:12 instructs us to put on the armor of light; that is a covering of light imparted by the glorious presence of the Lord, acting as a shield of protection that is put on through prayer.
You can experience a new level of spiritual protection and victory over evil when wrapped in God’s glorious light.
Charles Ness has done the Anabaptist nation as well as the body of Christ a great service in writing that which the Lord has revealed to him about the armor of light! … His biblical grounding and revelation of the armor of light will not only benefit and help many, but will bring breakthrough for all those who apply it in their lives. I found Charlie’s clear articulation, thoughtful exposition, and practical examples to be deeply valuable and insightful. May God continue to unfold his kingdom reign on earth as it is in heaven as we put on and walk in the armor of light.
—Noel Santiago, LEADership minister, Franconia Mennonite Conference
It is obvious God Anointed you for this moment-in-time to share with us this high level message that is so applicable for mature Christians. Had I understood this message more fully in years past, I could have spared myself much trouble and heartaches.
—Ben Girod, Bishop, Amish Church
About the Author
Charles A. Ness is an ordained Mennonite minister, and he has served the church for nearly fifty years. As a pastor he led two churches in spiritual renewal and numerical growth, and as an evangelist he has conducted many renewal meetings in churches and prisons across the country. For forty years he has been involved in prison ministry, and he is cofounder of Liberty Ministries. Charles has also led mission teams abroad in Central and South America and in Europe, and he and his wife, Janet, have four grown children and seven grandchildren.