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The Helmet of Salvation

There are few things more dangerous than a head injury. That’s why Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:17 to take the helmet of salvation. If one of Satan’s main tactics is lying, he will certainly go for the headshot and try to make us doubt our salvation. Our salvation is our ultimate security, the eternal promise we will live with God forever.

Have you ever struggled with the security of your salvation? Ever worried you’ve not done enough to keep God’s favor or love? I have wonderful news. As disciples, our confidence is not in our ability to perform perfectly—it is in the finished work of Jesus on the cross. Hebrews 10:10 gives us this assurance because Jesus’s body was offered on the cross as a sacrifice once and for all. The blood of Jesus saves us. As you put on this powerful helmet, ask the Holy Spirit to move your faith from yourself to Christ, where it belongs.

I love how David says in Psalm 140:7, “O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.” Our salvation is secure, so put on your helmet with confidence.

As you engage with God’s Word:

● What is God saying to me?

● What does it mean to me?

● How can I apply what God is teaching me?

● How can I be specific in prayer today?

After you reflect on these questions, bring everything to God in prayer.