Belt of truth

 

Knowing that we will be entangled in spiritual warfare, God provides us with the armour necessary to do battle with our adversary. We'll look at one piece of armour each day this week.

    But first, I need to quote John MacArthur because sometimes we need a reminder as to all of the ways Satan attacks us... "Whether confronting Satan's efforts to distrust God, forsaking obedience, producing doctrinal confusion and falsehood, hindering service to God, bringing division, serving God in the flesh, living hypocritically, being worldly, or in any other way rejecting biblical obedience, this armor is our defense."*

     The first article of defense is to be girded with truth, which you could also refer to as the 'belt of truth.' Back then to "gird up" meant to pull up the tunic through the belt or girdle so that it wasn't in the way. 

     David Guzik wrote: " When a man sat down and was relaxed, he took off his belt. Putting on the belt prepared for action, it freed one for movement, and it put a soldier in a battle frame of mind." (EnduringWord.com)

     "The soldier might be furnished with every other part of his equipment, and yet, wanting the girdle, would neither be fully accoutered nor securely armed." (Salmond, S.D.F., 1897)

     I see it as the foundation of our defense. We have to know truth, therefore Scripture, before we can recognize lies, especially the lies of Satan.

Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, 

Ephesians 6:14a NKJV

*MacArthur, John (1997). The MacArthur Study Bible, New King James version.
     Thomas Nelson, Inc. Nashville, TN.

See also: What are you wearing today? from October 6, 2019. 

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Please join me this week in praying for all Christians, with a special emphasis on those who are heavily involved in spiritual warfare. Pray that they recognize it for what it is and don't give in to Satan's ploys or deceptions. Pray for strength, wisdom, and guidance. Pray that they get through the battle, shielded with the full armour of God and come out triumphant. Pray that they know God's will for their lives and that they keep their focus on Him alone.

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