THE ARMOR OF GOD -- SIX WEAPONS FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE | TITAPASTOR'S MUSINGS | 2022

THE ARMOR OF GOD -- SIX WEAPONS FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE | TITAPASTOR'S MUSINGS | 2022
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THE ARMOR OF GOD -- SIX WEAPONS FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE
Ephesians 6:10-18
Christians are soldiers of Christ who are continually in spiritual warfare with the devil. Although Jesus Christ had defeated him at the cross, the devil continues to influence people to do evil" and entice believers to sin. The Bible calls him “the wicked one,” “demon, ”the Devil,” “a murderer,” “a liar, the father of lies,” “adversary,” “old serpent,” “Satan,” and “accuser of our brethren” 1 Peter 5:8 advices us to” Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” In Ephesians 6:10-18, Paul exhorts us to be ready for battle by putting on the Armor of God. He lists down six weapons that we can use in our spiritual battle with the enemy.
1. The belt of truth. “Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth.” The Belt of Truth is the truth of the Word of God, the Bible, and our commitment to believe that it is true. In John 8:31-32, Jesus said: “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
2. The breastplate of righteousness – The breastplate of righteousness is the righteousness of Christ which protects us against Satan’s accusations and charges against us. We cannot be righteous on our own, no matter how many good deeds we do. Christ gave us His righteousness when we accepted Him as our Lord and Savior. Paul, in Second Corinthians 5:21 said: “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”
3. The feet fitted with the gospel of peace. Our feet should be covered and ready to proclaim the good news of salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ wherever we go. Being fitted with the gospel of peace is like wearing comfortable, well-fitted, and stable shoes in good condition – ready and able anytime to fulfill Jesus’ commission for us to make disciples of all nations.
4. The shield of faith with which, you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one – the shield of faith is our faith and trust in God, based on a true understanding of Who He is as revealed in the Bible. Faith in God is knowing fully well His power, His goodness, His faithfulness, His grace, His mercy, and His total knowledge and control of everything. The psalmist in Psalm 28:7 exalts God: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore, my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.”
5. The helmet of salvation -- our faith in Christ as our Savior. He died for our sins and freed us from its bondage. Satan has no power over us anymore. Galatians 2:20 describes our position in Christ: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
6. The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, the Bible. Hebrews 4:12 describes the Word of God as “living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” The Holy Spirit Who indwells us gives us the power and the strength to fight and overcome the onslaughts of Satan and his demons.
Paul gives us this advice: “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. 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.”