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Armor of God – Tue – 22-06-28

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Have you ever made a trip to the emergency room because you did something stupid? I have! Once I worked on a project that required grinding off a small area of a metal rod. I had to lay under the area to do it effectively. What was my stupidity? I didn’t wear safety goggles. You guessed it. I had to go to the emergency room to get a filing out of my eye. Thankfully, no permanent damage was done.

Many safety devices are useless if they are not in place. The same is true of spiritual armor. Listen to Ephesians 6:14, “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.” (NIV)

Can you imagine an ancient soldier owning a breastplate and refusing to wear it into battle? He wouldn’t last long, would he? The same is true of the spiritual battle. The righteousness that defends us is not our own. It is the righteousness we gain from Jesus. As Romans 1:17 says, “For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last.” (NIV) You see, we trust in what Jesus did to restore our relationship with God, not in our own goodness.

A physical breastplate protects your core, your vital organs. In the same way, Jesus’ righteousness protects the core of our spiritual well-being. Make sure you are covered by his righteousness.

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Armor of God – Mon – 22-06-27

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When I played high school football, our team followed a tradition to prepare for the game. We entered the locker room in silence. We quietly donned our gear and carried our helmets to the area just outside the building. When everyone was present, the coach gave us a pep talk. We pulled our helmets on and our captains led us on the walk two blocks to the field. Now we made noise, calling out “Let’s go Red.” We entered the field, running in single file past the opposing team. We formed lines and warmed up, yelling the exercise cadence as loudly and deeply as we could. Part of our routine was psychological. Part of it was necessary. You really do need cleats, helmet and shoulder pads to play American football.

In the spiritual battle of life, we also need equipment. That’s why Paul lists different items as the armor of God in Ephesians 6. Everyone needs helmet, shield and a sword right? But that is not the first thing he mentions. No, something else is of first importance for the spiritual battle. Verse 14 says, “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist.” (NIV)

Today, many try to pressure us to change our beliefs about the value of life, equality, gender, sexuality, and more. The first defense we need is a clear understanding of truth. We need to read and study God’s word. Be sure you “buckle on” some bible today!

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