Armor of God: Learning to Walk in the Power and Protection of Our LordSample

Read: Ephesians 6:13–14

SOAP: Ephesians 6:13–14

For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm, therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness

Into the Text

One of the amazing truths about God is that He has not left us on our own to figure out our lives. Instead, He wants us to actively engage with Him, seeking His guidance for the big and small issues in our lives. For this, He has given us His Word, the Bible, which is true from start to finish. When we trust and believe it, we put on the belt of truth as described in Ephesians 6.

This belt of truth helps us stand firm in our faith and withstand strategic attacks from the enemy. The belt of truth is the foundational piece upon which all the other parts of our spiritual armor hang.

Knowing God's Word is crucial as we stand strong in the Lord. It provides us with the foundation of truth and helps us to stay grounded in what is right and good. When we study and meditate on God's Word, we are filling our minds and hearts with truth. This truth sets us free from any lies and deceptions that the enemy tries to plant in our minds.

When we put on the belt of truth, we not only put our full trust in the true Word of God, but we live as trustworthy people. We are sincere and honest, speaking the truth and not being hypocritical or unreliable. Just as our heavenly Father always speaks the truth, so should we.

Prayer

Dear Lord Jesus, help me to understand Your ways. Create in me a desire to be in Your Word and make it the foundation of my life. Help me seek You in all matters of my life, and give me lips that speak the truth at all times. Amen.