These verses definitely describe our day—the saints of God are few in number and spread throughout the world. I love the imagery here with Satan bolstering his troops against the saints, whether it be people revelling in wickedness or governments pushing their wicked agendas; whereas, the saints of God though few in numbers are protecting themselves with the whole armor of God.
It reminds me of the battles between the Nephites and the Lamanites during Captain Moroni's time. The Lamanites always seemed to outnumber the Nephites but the Nephites had breastplates, helmets and shields to protect themselves and thus were able to withstand the onslaught. The Lamanites wore minimal clothing and attacked out of delight of bloodshed and hatred towards the Nephites. The Nephites had a greater cause—they were fighting for the protection of their wives, children, people and lands. The Nephites who fell or were wounded in battle, were those who were not sufficiently protected by their armor.
It's the same today in our daily battle with Satan. The saints are on the defensive fighting for their families and friends, and those who fall to sin are ones who are not sufficiently protected by the whole armor of God. This brings a new prospective to the war chapters in the Book of Mormon and what they are teaching.
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