I have known people in my past years of being in church and learning the bible that believe that there is a demon behind every bush. And some go looking for those demons. I however, don't look for demons because for one thing, I don't think they are behind every bush. Looking for demons can be a dangerous thing. At the same time, there is darkness in the world because the bible tells us there is. (Ephesians 6:12) Not only that, but we are bombarded with it by watching the news on the tv or even the kind of music we listen to or the movies we go to see. The Apostle Paul admonishes us to put on God's armor, so that we can ready to fight against the darkness and evil that is out there. Not on our own, but with his power and might can we do this.
Through out our lives, we have to stand our ground so that the schemes of the devil do not take over us. We can't do this with physical weapons, of course. We must have a different kind of weapon. Ones that is of a spiritual nature. Ones that only God can give.
Paul equated the Armor of God with the soldiers gear of his day to help us better understand what each piece meant.So what were they?
Stand firm with the buckle of truth around your waist, the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Also take up the shield of faith with which you can put out all of the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.
Six pieces of armor. Designed by our Creator with which to take up arms against our spiritual enemies. And in the lives of Christians, all very necessary.
That is all well and good. But what are they used for and exactly what do they do. Come back tomorrow to learn what the buckle of truth is. Do you know, or can you guess if you don't.?
July 20, 2019 Promise: Teach me to do your will, for you are my God: may your good Spirit lead me to level ground. Psalm 143:10.
Hi Friends. May God pour out this richest blessings on you and yours during this weekend. Til tomorrow....Take care!
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