Tuesday Truths vol. 3

Volume 3...sorry for not posting the last couple of weeks. Back on track this week ;-)

God's been whispering (well almost shouting a couple of times)...armor up. With that whisper has come some new revelation for me on the armor of God. Below are the verses and some of that revelation..

Ephesians 6

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God,so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

I have always loved this passage of scripture for various reasons. Here are some thoughts/truths I gleaned reading it again with a new perspective. 

• First off it says be strong in the Lord and in His power...(That power is on the inside of every believer..it's the only way we are going to be able to stand and be strong. If we don't tap into that power though...well)
• Realize where the struggle comes from and who you are fighting against 
• Belt of truth: Your belt holds you up and helps you to stand...Truth in who God says you are, not who the world says you are. Knowing that truth will help you stand when you feel like sitting and giving up. 
• Breastplate of righteousness...stand in who He called you to be and what He has done for you and through you...it's all about Him anyway. 
• Feet fitted with peace: Peace despite what is going on to stand...peace knowing He has this all under control and is working always on your behalf. Steal toed boots....nothing can bother you..
• Shield of Faith: God's already taken care of this, walk in that promise....
• Verse 18 makes me want to shout! Thank you Jesus for the prayer language...