Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Armour of God

Ephesians 6:13-17 NLT
Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. [14] Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. [15] For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. [16] In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. [17] Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Belt - Truth - mentioned first - truth of who Jesus is, what he has done, who we are in him. This is first and foremost the greatest part of the armour because it reminds us of the truth of God and is the starting point.

Body Armour - representing the righteousness that comes from Christ and wraps us round protecting us and our heart. Covering our heart - relationship - Jesus' righteousness not our own.

Shoes - good news - ppreciated to take it into places that don't yet have the news of Jesus. When we have our shoes on we are ready to walk anywhere we need to go, prepared with the truth of the good news, protected by His righteousness.

Shield - faith - held up against enemy attack. Standing firm in faith - knowing we have our hearts protected, holding his righteousness around us and standing in truth.

Helmut - protection for our heads - right thinking - enables us to live transformed lives - thinking is protected - salvation - assurance - God's thoughts transforming our mind.

Sword - of the Spirit - word of God - sharpened and ready to use - a weapon of attack - God's Spirit brings the right words - God's word - at the right time to speak to the situation.

Truth
Righteousness
Good news
Faith
Salvation
The Word

Know the truth. Live in God's righteousness.  Share the good news. Live by faith.  Saved in right mind by grace. Know the Word of God.

We fight the enemy by understanding and applying these 6 things to our lives, not just occasionally but at all times.

In addition, pray in the spirit, stay alert - watchful - persistent in prayer for believers.