“Following Jesus is not easy.”
Those words are not a warning — they are an invitation. An invitation into a life that is costly, yes, but also deeply anchored in the strength and presence of God.
When we choose to follow Jesus, we step into a path that runs against the grain of the world. There will be human opposition — misunderstanding, criticism, even rejection.
But beneath the visible resistance lies something deeper: spiritual warfare. Scripture never hides this reality. Job’s life stands as a vivid reminder that unseen battles can shake even the strongest foundations.
The enemy’s aim is simple: to discourage, to distract, to destroy. Through financial loss, through sickness, through people; he can use anything to stop us.
And if we walk unprepared, we walk vulnerable.
But God has not left us exposed.
Paul’s words in Ephesians 6 remind us that the armour of God is not optional gear — it is daily necessity. Not a metaphorical accessory, but a spiritual survival kit.
The belt of truth to steady our steps.
The breastplate of righteousness to guard our hearts.
The gospel of peace to anchor our footing.
The shield of faith to extinguish every flaming arrow.
The helmet of salvation to protect our minds.
The sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, to fight back with divine authority.
Following Jesus will cost us something — comfort, approval, ease.
But not following Him will cost us far more.
The good news is this:
We do not stand alone.
We do not fight unarmed.
We do not walk without covering.
Every morning, before the world presses in, before the enemy whispers, before the weight of the day settles — we clothe ourselves in God’s armour. Not in fear, but in confidence. Not in striving, but in surrender.
Because the One who calls us to follow is the same One who equips us to stand.
