Armor of God Summary

Ref: Kaylene Yoder.com

We are not left defenseless. We are given a complete suit of heavy metal to put on so we can do effective battle against the fear feeder—the evil one.

The gear in Ephesians 6:13-18 …

Belt of truth—the standard to which we align our lives. God’s standard. We come to know His standard by being well trained and knowledgeable in His Word.

Breastplate of righteousness—being in right standing with the Lord by how we apply His standards to our lives. Faith accompanied by action equals righteousness.

Shoes of peace—Jesus Himself is the Prince of Peace. Putting on the shoes of peace means no matter what we walk into, we do not need to be frightened by the situation and circumstances around us. We may be going through a storm, but the storm does not need to live in us because Jesus does.

Shield of faith—being completely grounded in Who we believe in and living it out in practical everyday ways. This shield, held firmly in place deflects the arrows of the evil one. It boasts of a life lived in right standing with the Lord—the One Who has already defeated the enemy.

Helmet of salvation—this is the hat that tells the enemy that you are a child of God. It reminds him Who he’s messing with when he tries to immobilize you with fear, diseases, doubt. Don’t you dare take this hat off—it boasts of your identity in Christ. Strap it on and claim your status.

Word of God—the Bible. It’s alive. It’s fresh. It’s new. It’s proven. It’s God’s and He speaks to us through it. Read it, memorize it, believe it, live it.

Right after giving us this a suit of heavy metal, the Lord gives us the battle plan: to be alert and always keep praying …

Ephesians 6:18 (NLT) — 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers … …

The battle we’re in is of spiritual proportions and prayer is when we ask our greatest Warrior to the scene of the greatest battle. Guess who wins that one! Draw your battle lines and pray BIG!