October 2024

Dear Church,

Are we able to hear the commander’s voice?

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me – John 10:27

The apostle Paul teaches us how believers should conduct themselves in the seen world and in their relationships with others—slaves with their masters, husbands with their wives, and children with their parents (Eph. 5:21–6:9). He concludes the letter by addressing how believers must defend themselves against the unseen world. Paul instructs all believers to put on the whole armour of God so that they can stand against the schemes of the unseen enemy.

Our mind plays a vital role in our life journey. If we do not guard it, the enemy can deceive us and lead us away from God. Paul highlights the importance of the helmet, which symbolizes the protection of our mind, as a crucial piece of spiritual armour.

In ancient Rome, soldiers wielding swords would often split the skull of their opponents with a single blow to the head. To protect themselves, soldiers designed helmets that left their ears uncovered, 3 enabling them to hear commands from their commander and act accordingly. Similarly, as Christian soldiers, we must ensure that we hear the voice of our Chief Commander—the Holy Spirit—and diligently follow His instructions.

Hearing is essential to our walk with God. We can respond to God only when we hear Him. Let us be quick to hear, and more importantly, quick to respond, as this is crucial to saving our souls. Every Christian is called to be a soldier who listens and acts according to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We have not yet entered the zone of peace; the fight is ongoing, so let us keep our ears open to God!

God Bless.
​Amutha