Are you by any chance one of those unfortunate people who are allergic to the sun? If so, you know all about the itchy red rash that appears on the "V" of the neck, the arms and the legs when exposed to too much sun. You've learned to wear long sleeves and big, floppy hats to keep your face shaded. And even in hot weather you wear tight-fitting clothing around the neck. When outdoors, you stay in the shade as much as you can. And, of course, you use the strongest possible sunscreen you can get your hands on for maximum protection.
Did you know that Christians need spiritual protection? I call it "Spiritual Sunscreen." Satan, the ruler of this world, bombards us continually with temptations of all kinds. John 10:10(a) warns us that Satan, or "The thief cometh not but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy." When that happens, we'd better have our trusty, spiritual sunscreen handy, and plenty of it, too.
Maybe you're wondering what spiritual sunscreen is? Where do we get it? The Christian's sunscreen, or protection, is the Lord. We must apply that spiritual sunscreen, that spiritual protection, as diligently as we apply the natural sunscreen to our physical bodies.
Our most important spiritual sunscreen, of course, is the Blood of Jesus. I never tire of talking about the Blood and its benefits. Bible reading and prayer also serve as spiritual sunscreen. How about faith? Meditation? The Holy Spirit? Even spiritual fellowship!
We're surrounded with all kinds of spiritual sunscreen. Let's be sure to avail ourselves of God's marvelous protection in every area of our lives. And the best part is, spiritual sunscreen doesn't cost us a cent! It's free for the taking!
Preacher's Kid
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