Ephesians 6:14-17 New International Version
“Stand
firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in
place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel
of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you
can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of
salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
The
physical breastplate defends all the vital organs that are contained in the
thorax. In the same way the
breastplate of righteousness defends everything on which the man’s spiritual existence depends. [1]
Okay, so if no one is righteous on his own, then how do we become
righteous so we can have this breastplate to protect ourselves against the
fiery arrows of the enemy? We cannot earn it. We cannot buy it. It is ours when
we receive Christ into our lives. His righteousness becomes our righteousness.
We are now members of God’s family and therefore are seen by Almighty God as
righteous in His sight.
We must wear it to ward off the
slanderous accusations that Satan will hit us with. We are no match for him on
our own, but with the power of God at our disposal we are unbeatable. One word
in Jesus name and the devil and all his demons must flee. Take seriously your
charge as a believer in Christ. Seek to live humbly and obediently to the word
of God and strive to be more like Jesus each day. Bless someone today in word
or deed. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
[1] Taken from Christian
website http://www.gladiatorsforgod.com/armour_02_breastplate.htm
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