Passage of the Day:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people., Ephesians 6:10-18.
Reflection:
When the apostle Paul calls members of the Church at Ephesus to put on the full armor of God, this isn’t physical clothing. Rather, this spiritual protection requires a combination of mental preparation and prayer. This invisible battle against spiritual forces of evil involves multiple pieces of armor with each one focusing on a different aspect of faith. The helmet of salvation is the piece of armor designed to protect your mind from the father of all lies, John 8:44.
Prayerful Action:
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9.
Renewing Your Mind:
Jesus makes an interesting observation during His Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:19-23. Jesus brings up a hypothetical scenario to illustrate when darkness enters someone’s life. If your eyes become unhealthy by allowing darkness and evil to enter your life, this is a byproduct of thoughts not being taken captive, 2 Corinthians 10:5-6. As Christians learn to put on the helmet of salvation spiritually, your minds will be protected from future attacks and temptations.
Song of the Day:
Final Thoughts:
The lyrics of Slow Fade contain the second glance. Perhaps, this is the concept Jesus was warning first century followers to avoid. When minds are protected with the helmet of salvation, you’ll have better control to follow God’s Spirit over your flesh, 2 Timothy 1:7.
by Jay Mankus
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