The
dictionary defines Armour as a protective covering made
of metal and used in combat.I would like to add for it to be effective it must tried and tested, fits us properly, and allows us to move freely.
1 Samuel 17:37-39 (NKJV)
37 Moreover David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of
the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this
Philistine.”
And Saul
said to David, “Go, and the Lord
be with you!”
38 So Saul clothed David with his
armour, and he put a bronze helmet on his head; he also clothed him with a coat
of mail. 39 David fastened his sword to his armour and tried to
walk, for he had not tested them. And David said to Saul, “I cannot walk with these, for I have not
tested them.” So David took them off.
Why
bother to put on the whole amour?
1. Ability
to stand against all enemies ( v11 – 14)
2. Ability
to withstand all attacks (v13)
3. Ability
to quench every fiery dart of Satan ( v16)
So what are the
pieces of this armour and how can we put them on?
Truth: Belt (holds up
the whole armour)
John 14:6 (NKJV)
6 Jesus said to him,
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through Me.
John 8:32 (NKJV)
32 And you shall know
the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 17:17 (NKJV)
17 Sanctify them by
Your truth. Your word is truth.
Seek the truth and have a true knowledge of
God and His word (as it effects your walk). The truth will keep us from sin and
the schemes of the devil and give us an understanding of the importance of put
on the other pieces of the armour.
Righteousness:
Breastplate (protects vital organs e.g heart, out of which flows the issues of
life)
Take on the righteous and merit of Christ (so
God see’s us as righteous).
Maintaining a right relationship with God and
man, such as obeying the ten commandments.
Matt 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness,
for they shall be filled.
Proverbs 10:2, 3,6 ,16,25,30,31,32 (NKJV)
2 Treasures of
wickedness profit nothing, but
righteousness delivers from death.
3 The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish; But He casts away the desire of the wicked.
3 The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish; But He casts away the desire of the wicked.
6 Blessings are
on the head of the righteous, but
violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
16 The labour of the righteous leads to
life, the wages of the wicked to sin.
25 When the whirlwind
passes by, the wicked is no more, but the righteous has an everlasting
foundation.
30 The righteous will never be removed, but
the wicked will not inhabit the earth.
31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
Peace: Shoes
Romans 12:18 (NKJV)
18 If it is possible,
as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
It is our walk and conduct, not our talk that
will leads others to Christ, through the help of the Holy Spirit.
Faith: Shield
We need not just to believe in God but all
that He has promised us in His word. We need to have a knowledge of the word of
God, concerning the issues and challenges at hand.
E.g. Matt 4:1 – 11 (Jesus used the word
against Satan)
Like Jesus we can use the word in faith to
counteract all the attacks of the enemy. So we must be filled with the word.
Salvation: Helmet
The battle begins in our mind ( as its a
spiritual battle). The devil is trying to separate us from God.
Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Ps 62: 1,2,12
Truly my soul silently waits for God; From
Him comes my salvation.
2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense;I shall not be greatly moved.
2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense;I shall not be greatly moved.
Word of God: Sword
(not a pen knife)
Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with his feathers.He will
shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armour and protection
His faithful promises are your armour and protection
Psalm 119:133
Guide my steps by your word, so I
will not be overcome by evil.
In conclusion,
Col 3:10
Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you
learn to know your Creator and become like him.
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