If I'm out in the bright sun for very long, I have to be sure to wear sunscreen; otherwise I look like a lobster in a short time. I suppose I can blame that on my fair complexion and red hair -- at least it WAS a reddish shade before it turned gray!
Anyone who has experienced sunburn can attest to the pain and discomfort that accompanies it. Of course one can always wear large-brimmed hats which I don't particularly care for. I'd rather cover my neck, arms and legs with clothing. I also try to stay in the shade as much as possible. But nothing beats using the strongest possible sunscreen.
Did you ever stop to think about spiritual sunscreen? Christians, you know, need spiritual protection. Satan, the ruler of the world, bombards us continuously with temptations in one form or another. John 10:10a (Living Bible praraphrase) warns us that Satan's purpose, or "(T)he thief's purpose is to steal, kill and destroy."
Our protection in the spiritual realm is in the Lord, in the Word. We need to apply our spiritual protection just like we apply sunscreen. While we apply sunscreen to exposed parts of our physical body, we apply spiritual sunscreen to our spirits through prayer, Bible reading, faith, meditation, the Holy Spirit, fellowship with the saints and the Blood.
Unless you live in a part of the country with sun and hot weather the year around, better stock up on spiritual sunscreen for the coming summer weather. Year around, for that matter -- Satan doesn't wait for sun and hot weather!
Preacher's Kid
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