Take the helmet of salvation....Ephesians 6:17
The thoughts we have in our head can do one of two things. They can destroy us. Or they can keep us safe in the Lord. Just as soldiers in all wars have worn helmets in battle, so must we wear one as a Christian. Our fifth piece of God's armor of protection, is our salvation. Once we are saved, we mus learn to put our helmet of salvation on and keep it on at all times. This protects us from the things that Satan tries to put in our minds to lead us away from God.
Our minds are a battlefield for both good and evil. Good from God, and evil from Satan. So in what ways does this helmet help us?
If we start doubting God in our minds, we can stop it by knowing the truth. Learning his word and then obeying his commandments. We need to get rid of the things that were wrong before we became saved, and let God renew our minds with his word.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve of what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
It helps keep our prospective of heaven in place. No matter what is happening around us, our hope is in God, knowing that this life as we know it is not going to last forever. It is just a step from this life into the eternal. And the eternal is our goal. Our salvation in the Lord, is how we will meet that goal.
Whom have I have in heaven but you? Besides you, I desire nothing on earth. Psalms 73:25
When doubts and temptations try to flood our minds, we know that Jesus has already paid the price for our salvation. As we grow in his word, letting him renew our minds, keeping the helmet on, we can effectively win the battle from evil through prayer and faith in him.
Nothing we desire on earth, compares to what is in store for us once our lives here are over. Our salvation assures us of that.
July 27, 2019 Promise: Just as my Father has loved me, I also love you. Abide in my love. John 15:4
Hello Friends. Thanks for coming by today. I used to think God couldn't love me and it took some time to let him renew my mind to accept that yes, he does love me. And there it is in John 15:4. He loves you and I just as his Father loves him. And so if you are struggling with that too, put on your helmet of salvation and let him transform your mind so that you will no longer have those doubts. Have a blessed day!
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