A Deeper Look into The Armor of God

Today's post comes from the book that I am reading. This helped me understand a passage in the Bible that I have had a bit of a hard time putting into practical terms. And this page in my books does an excellent job doing just that. It is explaining what the Armor of God does for you.

 

 

    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the

 Spirit, which is the word of God; 

   Ephesians 6:10-17

 

Below the photo of the book is what I am sharing from this book today. I hope are all blessed as

I have been.  

 

   

(this photo I got from the internet from an etsy site) 

I don't know whose site it is just want to make sure I give credit where credit is due.

 

 

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"Notice this armor carefully, for you, too, must wear it if you would live victoriously.

First there is the ferment of truth; next the breastplate of righteousness; then the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and finally the sword of the Spirit, "which is the word of God."

Obviously this armor is not material but spiritual. It has to do with the mind and the heart rather than the body. But, once donned, it will preserve the whole being from "all the flaming darts of the evil one."

Truth will give us certainty and keep our thoughts balanced and reasonable.

Righteousness will give us confidence and free  us from fear of criticism.

Peace will give us gentleness and enable us to ignore all slights and slurs upon our character and way of life.

Faith will give us courage and buoyancy and place all disappointments and hardships in their true perspective.

The Word of God will supply every weapon we need in our warfare with the powers of darkness.

Like the flaming sword over the gate of Eden, it will turn "every way" in the battle with evil.
Notice particularly that last piece of equipment suggested by the apostle-"the word of God." That, of course, is the Bible. Your Bible!

This means that the very Book you have in your home can help you triumph over every difficulty, every sorrow, every setback, and to live victoriously here and hereafter."