“N” Never live a day without your Spiritual Armor.
Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the “whole” armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Ephesians 6:11-18
Loins girt about with truth:
Dictionary Def:Girt- encircle or bind
Psalm 86:11 (KJV)
“teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.”
Truth should be the characteristic of the Christian life whether it is politically correct or not. It should be held onto regardless of the outcome in any situation we face in life, even if it’s the most difficult thing we would have to go through. God will give you the strength and the words if you are ever in a tough situation…just ask. He loves to give wisdom to those who ask, for his word states,
Luke 21:15
For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
Breastplate of righteousness:
Dictionary Def: Righteous- doing right
Proverbs 11:5-6 (KJV)“The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way:but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.”
Proverbs 1:7
Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God;only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.
Proverbs 2:6-15
And here’s why: God gives out Wisdom free,is plainspoken in Knowledge and Understanding.He’s a rich mine of Common Sense for those who live well,a personal bodyguard to the candid and sincere.He keeps his eye on all who live honestly,and pays special attention to his loyally committed ones.So now you can pick out what’s true and fair,find all the good trails!Lady Wisdom will be your close friend,and Brother Knowledge your pleasant companion.Good Sense will scout ahead for danger,Insight will keep an eye out for you.They’ll keep you from making wrong turns,or following the bad directionsOf those who are lost themselvesand can’t tell a trail from a tumbleweed,These losers who make a game of eviland throw parties to celebrate perversity,Traveling paths that go nowhere,wandering in a maze of detours and dead ends.******Proverbs 3:3-12Don’t lose your grip on Love and Loyalty.Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart.Earn a reputation for living wellin God’s eyes and the eyes of the people.
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;don’t try to figure out everything on your own.Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;he’s the one who will keep you on track.Don’t assume that you know it all.Run to God! Run from evil!Your body will glow with health,your very bones will vibrate with life!Honor God with everything you own;give him the first and the best.Your barns will burst,your wine vats will brim over.But don’t, dear friend, resent God’s discipline;don’t sulk under his loving correction.It’s the child he loves that God corrects;a father’s delight is behind all this.******Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me;those who look for me find me.
Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
Romans 10:14-15(KJV)“How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”
1 Peter 3:15Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
Shield of faith:
Dictionary Def: Faith- Trust, belief
Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.
Some versions say specifically “Above ALL” put on the shield of faith so this is an important piece of armor to be certain we are wearing everyday. We can extinguish the fiery darts in many areas of our lives. Physical, emotional, and financial to name a few. We need to trust God that it’s going to be ok. God is standing in the water waiting to catch us. He is lifting us up and allowing us to fly when there is no place to stand. You have been given the faith through grace you have it whether you feel it or not for faith is not a feeling. Test yourself regularly to be sure your faith is strong, don’t take it for granted just assuming God is giving you enough grace.
2 Corinthians 13:5 (The Message)
Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it.
Your faith will be credited to you as righteousness. Keep your faith strong by staying in the word and relationship with God. Put your trust in God that is where the greatest hope is…that hope will never fail you.
Romans 4:5
However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.
Helmet of salvation
Dictionary Def: Salvation- preservation (as from damnation)
Hebrews 9:28(KJV)
“So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”
Salvation= where you will go when you die. Everyone will live eternally, but it’s through Christ that we have eternal LIFE rather than death. We need to daily remember where we are going. The worst that could happen to us is… we could go to heaven. With the helmet of salvation we can mindfully have the confidence of the resurrection.
Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Dictionary Def: Word-spoken or written signal said to conveyan idea; message; command; signal; promise; declaration.
Hebrews 4:12(KJV)
“For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
It is important that we “know” the word of God that we may be offensive rather than defensive. Use your concordance to look up subjects that pertain to your situation. Find scriptures that will prepare you ahead of time for things you might face. There are lots of books out there about praying the scriptures. God’s word is the sword that will demolish the strongholds the enemy tries to put up. Let God’s word break down the walls that keep you from relationship with him and build new ones where he can be the stronghold that keeps you save. Let him be your stronghold and refuge in your life…He will never fail you.
