Standing Firm in the Armor of God

It seems difficult times are upon us and my desire is for all Christians to have the Armor of God scripture memorized. Now more than ever we must be ready for the Spiritual battle that many will face. It’s also important for Christians to offer support, encouragement and love for one another regardless of what challenges come our way. The scriptures I’m referring to read;

Last night as I read through these scriptures I felt the need to break down each piece of Armor spoken of to see if I could reveal a deeper meaning. What I found really helped me understand a Truth I never realized. and made these scriptures confirm everything taught by the Lord Jesus and the Apostles.

Having Girded Your Waist With Truth
Galatians 2:5 – We did not give into them for a moment, so that the Truth of the Gospel would remain with you.
Ephesians 1:13 – And in Him, having heard and believed the Word of Truth – the Gospel of your Salvation – you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.
John 17:17 – Sanctify them by the Truth; Your Word is Truth.

Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness
1 John 3:7 – Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
2 Corinthians 5:21 – God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

Shod Your Feet with the Preparation of the Gospel
Romans 10:10 – How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without some one to preach? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring Good News!
Isaiah 52:7 – How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring the Good News, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say in Zion, Your God reigns!

Shield of Faith
1 John 5:4 – Because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: Our Faith.
Galatians 3:26 – You are Sons of God through Faith in Christ Jesus.
John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Ephesians 2:8 – For it is by Grace you have been saved through Faith, and this is not of yourselves; it is the Gift of God.
Romans 10:9,10 – That if you confess with your mouth, that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart, that is the Word of Faith we are proclaiming. For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth one confesses and is saved.

Helmet of Salvation
1 Corinthians 6:11 – And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
Matthew 10:32 – Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in Heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny Him before My Father in Heaven.

Sword of the Spirit
Hebrews 4:12 – For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Matthew 4:4 – But Jesus answered, It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every Word that comes from the Mouth of God.
Luke 11:28 – But He replied, Blessed rather are those who hear the Word of God and obey it.

When it comes down to it, the Armor of God is all about belief in the Son of God, Jesus Christ, standing firm in the Faith, standing firm in God’s Word and obeying it.

But the very foundation that holds all these pieces of armor together is love. The love we have for God, because, we love Him with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind and all our strength. And, the love we have for our neighbor. Since God is love, the very essence of love, we need to ensure before we put on each piece of armor we’re completely covered in it.

Just my thoughts…

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