Cloak and Dagger

Cloak and Dagger

Jesus tells his disciples, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.” Luke 22:36 NIV

The synonyms for cloak and dagger, describes activity intense secrecy, mystery, or espionage, including activities of undercover and hush-hush. These terms also describe secretive operations of mysterious situations.

The scripture I shared today, marks a shift from their previous mission (where they relied on hospitality) as Jesus addresses his disciple of a future facing intense opposition, persecution, and the need for preparation.

In the scripture I shared today, Jesus is preparing the disciples for his impending crucifixion and the hostile environment they will face afterwards. “Cloak and dagger” can relate with themes of hidden motives, spiritual warfare, or literal concealed weapons used for divine purposes. While not mentioning literal “cloak and dagger” can be a battle against invisible or wicked forces.

These scenarios often highlight that God works through both open means and secret calculated tactics to achieve His purposes, requiring his followers to be both harmless as doves and wise as serpents.

My friends in times like these we need to adhere to the word which tells us to “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:11-13

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.