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Know Your Tools: Armor of God
The armour is definitely a major part of our tools.
It is very important to be suited up.
This is something each and everyone of us need to put on everyday.
Not just one part of the armor, but all of it.
We would not think of leaving the house without being dressed, the armor is the same thing.
How can we expect to stand strong for God if we are not dressed appropriately?
-Belt of Truth-
This holds everything in place.
It is very important we know the truth of God’s word.
It is our anchor.
-Breastplate of Righteousness-
This is the armor of what is right and justice.
To be in a right relationship with God.
Notice the armor for righteousness is over the heart.
We need to protect our heart.
Faith here is a firm persuasion or assurance.
The word of love here is agape.
This is God’s love put into action.
This must govern our heart.
It is not something we are born with.
This comes from having a relationship with the Lord.
We must put it on everyday.
Otherwise, our heart moves towards evil.
See how important our tools are.
How we must put them on everyday.
-Shoes of the Gospel of Peace-
Feet represent forward movement or putting into action.
We must be prepared to share the wonderful news of the gospel at all times.
This does not just happen.
Have you watched or taught a child to tie their shoes?
I have never handed any of my children a pair of shoes with shoestrings and tell them to just put it on and tie them without teaching them how to first.
That would be unfair.
But in the church, that is exactly what we do.
Someone comes to a salvation knowledge of Jesus Christ and we just set them out there.
Maybe we put them in ministry or teaching a class and they are not ready.
Discipleship is paramount.
-Shield of Faith-
The shield was covered with leather.
This was something that had to be taken care of.
They needed to oil the shield every day to keep the shield strong.
If they did not, then the shield would crack and break under the pressure of rocks or other weapons hurdled at them.
If they were going against an enemy known for using flaming arrows, they would dip their shields in water first and then the shields would not allow the arrows to go through.
We need to cover our shield of faith in the Holy Spirit every day.
If we do not, we will fall for anything.
Our faith must define us and protect us.
-Helmet of Salvation-
The mind is extremely powerful.
This is where the battle is fought first.
It is God’s will for us to have a powerful and strong mind.
This is part of the armor.
A tool to protect our mind.
DEMONSTRATION
-Sword of the Spirit, the word of God-
Conclusion:
It is God’s will for us to live an overcoming life.
A life full of freedom from sin and fulfillment in the riches of God’s mercy and grace.
We are meant to have a powerful mind and a servants heart just like Jesus.
These things are not natural.
You were not born with them.
These come from utilizing the tools we have been given.
Maybe you have not used the tools correctly or not at all.
Maybe you have not made Jesus your Lord and Saviour so these have not been a part of your life.
Great news.
Today is your day.
Jesus has already done the hard part and He makes it as easy as knowing your A, B, C’s.
A - Acknowledge
B - Believe
Acts 16:31 (ESV)
And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.”
C - Confess
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