"Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God!"
This is our End-Times Met Gala spiritual suit, which enables us to withstand the attacks of the enemy and the evil forces in this wicked, corrupt, and sinful world!
What God called us is to be "strong" which means: Be willful, determined, stubborn, and headstrong when it comes time to believe in HIM- and believe in His power - His ability, and His capacity to perform and achieve what is necessary. We serve a competent and powerful God, so we can rest, trust, and stand firm and confident that He is FOR us and WITH us in every single moment.
THE ARMOR OF GOD:
1. The belt of truth: It represents integrity and honesty. We are exhorted to live with integrity and honesty, for our own growth and for those around us.
2. The breastplate of righteousness: In the past, soldiers relied on a breastplate to shield their vital organs from fatal wounds. This "righteousness" doesn't come from the good deeds that we do - it comes from the righteousness of Christ which is given to us when we fully trust in Him. It helps protect us from Satan's attacks and keeps our hearts safe. He makes us righteous!
3. The shoes of the gospel of peace: It represents readiness to share the good news of salvation. During the war, enemies often placed dangerous obstacles in the path of soldiers who were advancing. The "preparation of the gospel of peace" means that we need to be prepared at all times to share the gospel - and keep advancing despite the traps we may encounter.
4. The shield of faith: It represents trusting in God's protection. With the shield of faith, we can withstand all the lies and discouragement that Satan tries to throw at us. Our faith, which is given to us by Jesus and continually strengthened by Him, acts as a shield that is strong and unbreakable. He is the author and perfecter of our faith, He shields us and protects us from the attacks of the enemy.
5. The Helmet of Salvation: It represents the assurance of salvation. It serves as a vital shield for our heads, enabling us to think clearly and make wise choices. In Christ we are confident in our salvation and eternal life, we can effectively resist Satan's attempts to deceive us.
6. The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, Prayer, and supplication. The sword of the Spirit represents the power of the Word of God in our lives, and prayer represents communication with God and dependence on His strength.
We can't survive if we don't have the full armor of God! We will be wounded, weak, feeble, and frail soldiers in war! We need to be intentional and wear every day what God has given us, so we can be fully equipped for battle, which begins as soon as we wake up!
It's time to put your helmet of salvation! Believe Jesus is the Son of God, who died on the cross for our sins, He was buried and resurrected during the third day, so we can have eternal life with Him.
He's coming soon for His Church!
The moment you believe in Him and that He died for your sins - you're saved, justified, sealed until the day of redemption, and rapture ready!
The Holy Spirit will come to live inside of you - He will help you, guide you, change you, and be with you FOREVER! He will help you put on the FULL ARMOR OF GOD!
Wear it!
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