“Father God, please guide me as I write this article based on Your Word. Help me to write this to glorify You, and let Your words bring clarity to those who seek You. May Your truth help people discern and embrace correct beliefs. I pray and seek everything in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.”
Hi there, my fellow believer in Christ! Life can be a wild ride with lots of good times and not-so-good times. Sometimes, it feels like we’re in a tough fight, facing problems that test how strong we are. The Bible talks about something called spiritual warfare, which is like fighting against the bad things that can make us sad or scared. But don’t worry! The Bible also gives us an awesome guide called the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), which helps us be strong and brave! Let’s look at each part of the armor:
Though there are thousands of article on the same topic, I cannot stress enough the importance of it and how we can be easily attacked and defeated in our Christian life. I fell many times on the spiritual warfare and its my sincere hope, none fall.
Here it goes.
The Belt of Truth
Think of a belt holding up your pants. The truth is like that belt, keeping our faith safe and strong. Being honest with ourselves and others is important. We can find wise words in the Bible to help us know what to do in good times and bad times.
“Let the truth be like a belt around your waist.” (Ephesians 6:14a, NLT)
The Breastplate of Righteousness
A breastplate covers your chest and heart. Being righteous is like that, keeping our hearts safe from harm. Doing what’s right, being a good person, and following God’s way helps us stay strong and protected against anything bad.
“And wear righteousness as your chest armor.” (Ephesians 6:14b, NLT)
The Shoes of Peace
When you wear your favorite shoes, it’s easy to walk and run. Peace is like those shoes. By being kind and loving to everyone, we can help make the world a better place and feel good inside.
“And your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace.” (Ephesians 6:15, NLT)
The Shield of Faith
A shield helps protect us from scary stuff. Faith is like a shield, helping us feel brave when we’re scared. When we believe and trust in God’s plans, we can overcome any problem.
“Use faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan.” (Ephesians 6:16, NLT)
The Helmet of Salvation
A helmet keeps your head safe. Salvation is like a helmet, making us feel safe and loved by God. Knowing that we’re saved by Jesus Christ makes us feel happy and strong.
“Use salvation as your helmet.” (Ephesians 6:17a, NLT)
The Sword of the Spirit
A sword helps us fight the bad guys. The Sword of the Spirit is like that, but instead of a real sword, it’s the Bible! Reading and learning from the Bible helps us know what to do and how to be good people.
“Use the Word of God as your sword.” (Ephesians 6:17b, NLT)
Prayer and Not Giving Up
Remember, we can always talk to God, thank Him for all the good things, and ask Him for help and protection. It’s like having a super cool best friend who’s always there for us!
“Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Ephesians 6:18, NLT)
So, let’s put on the Armor of God every day and be brave! With this armor, we’re ready to face any problem and come out even stronger. Go out there, and show the world your light!