Once we know how our enemy operates, it's time to prepare ourselves for battle. Ephesians 6:10-18 is a familiar passage to many of us regarding the armor of God and one that we should revisit often. There are several truths in this passage that are especially worth remembering.
We can only fight our enemy through the strength and power of the Lord (v.10), not ourselves. The armor of God protects us so that we can stand ready for battle (vs. 11 & 13). In verse 14 we find two very important pieces of battle gear. The belt of truth is what holds everything together because the truth of God's Word always counters the lies of Satan. The breastplate of righteousness is what protects our hearts and keeps us focusing on God's purposes and plans; allowing us to maintain a right relationship with Him. The shield of faith (v.16) is our defense against all of his attacks and schemes. Faith is believing that God works all things for our good, that He will never leave us or forsake us and that nothing can separate us from His love. Without faith, we allow fear, doubt and worry to paralyze us.
The one offensive weapon in the armor of God is found in verse 17---the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Our Lord Jesus Christ himself used Scripture to fight Satan's temptations (Matthew 4:1-11). As God's men, we will never go wrong following our Savior's example.
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