The Armor of God

Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:13:17

Loins girt about with Truth

There is but one truth, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. He is our salvation.

~I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

Breastplate of Righteousness

The breastplate covers the chest. A soldier with his breastplate on goes out boldly into battle and full of confidence. Once we put on the belt of truth, which is Jesus Christ, we fall immediately into battle. Our breastplate of righteousness allows us to stand before men and before the enemy. Clothed in righteousness, we can also stand without spot or wrinkle before the captain of our army, Jesus Christ.

~But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled

Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace

In battle, taking steps backwards is dangerous. This is usually caused when the seed of doubt is sown. When our feet are clothed with the gospel of peace, this seed quickly disintegrates, hence we can take steps forward. All fear is gone, and our hope is renewed.

~Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

Shield of Faith

The shield moves with the attack. A skilled soldier will use the shield to hold back the darts of his adversary, no matter which direction they come from. As soon as this shield is down, the other weapons are exposed! Faith is the very essence of our Christian walk and we can’t afford to let go of it.

~For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7

Helmet of Salvation

The next piece of the armor is a helmet; something to cover the head. It covers our mind, reasoning and thoughts. A soldier can survive a broken arm and /or a broken leg, but the chances of surviving a head-wound is minimal. We have seen how our loins are girt about with truth, Jesus Christ, but it is crucial to keep the Lord on our mind constantly, day by day, lest the enemy gets hold of our mind.

~For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16

Sword of the Spirit

This needs no further explanation than the verse itself (Eph. 6:17). The Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God.

God’s Word counters spiritual deceptions and accusation. This is the two-edged sword used for attack and for defense. Without the Word of God, we are not ready for battle, for what soldier in his right mind goes out to war without His sword?

~For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

The armor of God brings victory for it is far more than just a mere protective covering. It is the very life of Jesus Christ Himself. That is why in Romans 13:14 we read “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ”. We must be clothed in His righteousness alone. Clothed in Him, we can count on His victory, for He not only covers us as a shield, He also fills us His life. Jesus Christ assures us VICTORY.

~But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57