Topic: The Armour
Text: Ephesians 6:13-17

Today, we shall examine the Spiritual Armour. When you got to battle, you want to be sure that you are well protected and defended. The Lord becomes you Armour, as it were. Isaiah 54:16-17 says: “Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy. No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servant of the LORD, and their righteousness if of me, saith the LORD.” The devil’s weapons will not prosper because you have an invisible defense, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 6:13-17 tells us that the Armour of a child of God is just one name, Jesus: “Wherefore take unto you the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of Salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” The whole Armour of God is discussed here. A girdle is like a soldier’s belt. What is the girdle of truth? John 14:6 tell us that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. The girdle of truth, therefore, is Jesus Christ. What is the breastplate of righteousness? Malachi 4:2 says: “But unto you that fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” Jesus Christ is the Sun of righteousness. The breastplate is the breastplate of Jesus Christ. You are to take the shield of faith. Jesus Christ is the Author and Finisher of our faith. Your only means of survival resides in the Armour. Put on the whole Armour of God today.

Memory Verse: John 14:16 - “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever”.