I Peter 2
In verse 13 Peter asks us to gird up the loins of our minds. In ancient times, in the middle East, the men wore robes. Robes have a tendency to get caught on things unless these flowing things can be gathered together,
If you are simply relaxing no big deal—but if you are running, or engaged in a fight or battle, they need to be tied tightly so your hands and feet are free.
If we are not careful the trappings of the world and of the affairs of life become entanglements that interfere with the warfare we must wage.
There is warfare gong on all around us. Just unseen. It’s the battle for your mind and heart.
If we have the sense to understand our importance to God, the fact that He would choose us, we must also understand that the Devil wants to unchoose us.
If we are stable, we will not be swayed by the battle because we know of God’s incredible plan and the fact that He included us.
But, if we are not careful, our minds will take us places and make up things that can cause us to fear.
Jesus said, “Be not afraid or fear not” more than any other phrase. How important does that make it?
Accept the challenge of unencumbranceness (yes I made that up) but accept it, because it is necessary for our mind to function properly.
Pastor Brent