The Armor of God

THE ARMOR OF GOD

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6.10-13

The Belt of Truth

The Belt of Truth is the first part, which composes the Armor of God. But why the bible mentions the belt as a comparison? That’s because a good belt was an important feature to every person engaged in a war, since it was used to hold money, water and even the sword for the battles. It was every soldier’s shame to have his belt taken by the enemy. We can conclude that every Christian who is seriously aiming to win any battle in this world, must carry this honoured component with him: The Belt of Truth.

We are living in a society where there is corruption, falsehood and lies. In order to overcome such troubled time, a person cannot fight a problem with another problem; So you cannot overcome the way of the devil, which is a way of lies, with more lies! You cannot defeat satan by using his weapons. But you can defeat darkness when using the weapons God provides from His Armor. The only way to find success is by fastening The Belt of Truth - it will always prevail in any circumstance. A person who lives with the Truth as part of his character, has God within himself. “ O Lord, The God of Truth.” Psalm 31:5.

Clearly, God is urging his people to wear The Belt of Truth and not be compared with others who are about to be ashamed. You must apply the Truth in your life even if you see that some encourage you not to do so - even if you are a minority against the majority who chooses another way. If one million people live away from the Truth and do wrong things, that still doesn’t make them right! Truth is never dependent upon the opinions of others. You must remember, the Truth always prevails no matter what the consequences it can bring.

“Buy the Truth and do not sell it.” Proverbs 23:23.

No doubt that many demoniac traditions, false religions and sufferings come from the lack of Truth. When a person chooses to hold on to the Truth, then he will never be enslaved and deceived again! The result of having The Belt of Truth will be evident – no more fear, no more lies, and no more darkness! Dear friend, reject everything that turns you away from the Truth and have the Word of God as the manual book for your success. As long as you keep 100% the Truth, the devil will not find space to accuse you or damage your life. Finally, read one of the most powerful Words from Our Lord Jesus; a Word that endorses everything else we have already spoken in here. God bless you all!

“Then you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.” John 8:32

Wednesday – Bible Study

Bishop Carlos E Da Costa