Spiritual Armor

 

     Each part of God’s armor is vital. We need to place them around us each and every day as we rage against the spiritual battles surrounding us today.

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.  Ephesians 6:14-18

     Have confidence in God’s protection. Our hearts are covered with the righteousness of Christ. Our feet walk in the peace of the Gospel. Our belt is tightened with God’s truth. The hope of salvation remains with us, always. Our faith in Christ fights the arrows of Satan. And our offensive weapon, our sword is the word of God. The Word of Christ has great power. In fact, Jesus used the word when He was tempted by the devil himself. (see Matthew 4)

     And finally, we have the power of prayer. Pray continually.  Truth, faith, righteousness, peace, salvation and prayer. He has us covered. Walk with confidence in our redeemer.

Jesus,

Your armor covers us and clothes us with Your mighty power. Remind us to place Your armor tightly around us every single day as we resist the flames of the arrows of Satan. With You we can do all things.

Amen