GOD’S ARMOR: What Does It Mean? 

 

We often hear the expression, “It is the sign of the times, that we find ourselves. A succinct ideology and mindful thought of consciousness of being near the “End times” and/or while fulfilling Biblical Prophecy. A proclamation revelation, that it’s a time when we find ourselves involved and engaged in a battle of Spiritual Warfare. And thus we have faith and are believers who are subjected to Satan’s attacks. 

 

 The Apostle Paul reveals to us- we should grasp, and embrace all the available spiritual tools with every fiber of our being, and begin to use every piece of God’s armor. We must do so to defend Satan and his imps, as we stand true to God’s will, and carry out the attacks on the evil forces. 

 

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PIECES OF ARMOR THAT BEGIN WITH: 

• THE STRONG BELT, which connotes “God’s Truth” The Application: To Be aware that Satan fights with lies and sometimes his lies sound like and become the Truth both- to him and his imps. OH! But we the believers hear and know “God’s Truth” Which can defeat Satan’s lies 

• The BREASTPLATE translates to “God’s Approval” -It is The Evidence- that Satan often attacks the heart Seat of our emotions, our self-worth, and our Trust. But rest assured God’s Approval is The Breastplate that serves to ‘Protect Our Heart’. He Approves of Us, Why? Because, as followers, We Know, Accept, and Believe Jesus. His only begotten Son, The Messiah-one Who saves. Whom God the Father sent to cleanse our hearts from the sins of the world 

• THE SHOES, Is The Footsteps at The Ready. Readiness to spread The Good News of The Gospel of Jesus Christ. But You Must Be Aware, that  Satan is the author of deception and confusion. He Wants all to think that telling others The Good News is worthless and hopeless. But Know that the Shoes given to us by God serve as the motivation to Express and Proclaim The True Peace, that is available through God’s---Good News! For Everyone and everybody  To Hear 

• THE SHIELD, Is all about Faith; it comes by Hearing-Thus Hearing by the Word of God. The Shield of Faith Protects us from Satan’s flaming arrows, which come in the form of Insults, Setbacks, and Temptations. However, with God’s Perspective Help -We can see beyond the circumstances, and know with God, Victory! shall be ours. Because, He is our Choice, our Hope, and our Only “Source” 

• HELMET, The focus is Salvation. However, It is far for the wicked to embrace Salvation. Satan is hell-bent on trying and makes us doubt God’s Power and sovereignty. As well as, Jesus’ Salvation for Sin. The Helmet has indomitable traits and attributes that can Protect our Mind, Body, and Soul from Doubting God’s saving Grace and works of Salvation To God Be The Glory! AND FINALLY, THE SWORD Must Be Introduced…. 

• THE SWORD, Is The Magic of Insights and Intel-Thus The Ultimate ARMOR OF God. The Totality of The Truth and The Word of God. The Mighty Sword is The Weapon of Offense contained in this List of Armor. There comes a time when we need to implement the Offence and Go full Force against Satan. Especially, In times of Temptation- The need has arrived to Grasp and utilize The Trust and Truth of the Word that comes from “God’s Word” Amen … 

 

Edited, formatted, and structured by Bishop Steve Braxton, {Ret} 

Founder/President, Marketplace Outreach Ministries, Inc., and The National Clergy Fellowship Initiative Contributing Blogger to National & International Newsletters & Periodicals, Award Winning Author & poet recently part of a compilation by Eber & Wein Publishing in an all-star Anthology Volume of poets’ in the book, “Turning The Corner-Looking Forward” complete w/Library of Congress cataloging, ISBN 978-1-60880-726-0