13/04/2024
Put on the full armor of GOD, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
~Ephesians 6:11
Every day, we face battles that we can’t fully see. And if we’re not prepared, we cannot do our job of loving GOD and people well.
GOD’s armor is readily available, but we must make the intentional decision to dress ourselves for battle.
And what does that armor consist of?
- The belt of truth: If we don’t know what’s true, how can we discern a lie? We must look to GOD’s definition of truth, which is found in Scripture. His truth is unchanging, but also constantly being revealed to us. So look for what you know to be true of GOD, and then apply it to your life.
- The breastplate of righteousness: The only way for us to be righteous is to be covered in Jesus’ righteousness. We have to daily choose to remember that Jesus alone makes us worthy of GOD’s unending love.
- The shoes of peace: Jesus said that He was leaving us with a gift—peace of mind and heart. This peace isn’t something we can get from the world around us. It’s a peace that only comes from the Holy Spirit inside of us. It’s a peace that transcends our circumstances and informs our decisions.
- The shield of faith: Trusting in GOD’s ways and character helps to extinguish the fiery darts of the enemy. When attacks like anxiety, disappointment, fear, or depression come whizzing at us—faith helps us stand our ground and press forward. When we cling to faith, we cling to the hope we have in the One who fights with and for us.
- The helmet of salvation: Salvation comes through Christ alone, and nothing can separate us from Him. So when we trust in Christ for salvation, our souls are protected, our eternity is secure, and we can put our hope in the finished work of the cross.
- The sword of the Spirit: Scripture clearly describes this “sword” as the Word of GOD, which can be used both defensively and offensively. We “wield” this “sword” by memorizing Scripture and applying its teachings. Wh
