Put on the Whole Armor of God

Ephesians 6:10-20 KJV

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 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.

14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Helmet of Salvation

The enemy can try to test our faith and make us question our salvation but with the helmet of salvation on, we know that we are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Romans 10:9-10 KJV

9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Keep the helmet of Salvation on. Give God your life your whole heart and you will stand still and see the salvation of the Lord (Exodus 14:13-14).

The Breastplate of Righteousness - We are made righteous through Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Matthew 6:33 KJV

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Righteousness is a gift that God has given us through the Lord Jesus Christ. The armour of God is given to us by what Jesus did on the cross. He died for our sins and rose again. We have everlasting life when we believe on Him. Salvation, righteousness, truth, faith, the word, the gospel, are all given to us by God. We serve a great God who tells us how to be strong in Him. He’s given us a measure of faith (Romans 12:3).

Shield of Faith - The enemy will try to make you doubt and question what God has promised you, but we must remember to hold up the shield of faith to withstand the attack of the enemy.

We must remember to keep the full armor of God on and never take it off. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). The full armour of God works together. Have faith in the Word! Hold up your shield of faith and use your sword (the word) to take authority over the enemy and cast down imaginations and thoughts that are against the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:5).

Sword of the Spirit – Know the word, it’s sharper than any two edge sword (Hebrews 4:12). Jesus told the devil it is written when Satan tried to twist scripture to tempt Him. We must know the word so we are not ignorant of Satan's devices. Speak the word. In Revelation 19:15 we see a sword is in the mouth of God. Why is it in the mouth? Because there is power in the word of God. Decree and declare victory in Christ Jesus. Life and death are in the power of your own tongue (Proverbs 18:21), speak and believe the word.

Belt of Truth - Speak the truth. Keep the belt of truth on so you will not be deceived by the enemy. Knowing the word means you know the truth. Jesus is the way the truth and the life no one comes to the father except by Him (John 14:6). Keep Jesus with you, stay rooted in the truth of the word of God and you will stand firm against the enemy.

Shoes of Peace- We must have a readiness to share the gospel as the Lord leads us to souls that need to know Him. In Mark 16:15-16, The Lord tell us to preach the gospel to every creature.

Our steps are ordered by God (Proverbs 16:9). We walk in the peace of God sharing the gospel as God directs us. Why the shoes of peace? Because we go where God sends us to share the gospel. Paul also traveled on foot to share the gospel, we have to get up and go where God sends us. Our steps are ordered by God and we walk in the peace of God. The chastisement of our peace was upon him (Isaiah 53:5). We now have peace because Jesus paid the price and set us free from our sins. Peace, I give you not as this world gives you (John 14:27).

Watch and Pray - God also tells us to watch and pray. After we put on the armour of God, we watch and stay in a posture of prayer. Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Continue to seek God and pray for strength along with presenting your requests to God (Philippians 4:6) and He will help us to keep on the armor and fight with victory.

As we keep on the full armor of God, we should know what armor the enemy is trying to attack and recognize that our armor given to us by God is greater than any scheme or attack from the enemy. Pray and believe God. Have confidence in the armor God has given you, you are equipped by God (Hebrews 13:21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17) and His word always stands, it cannot return back void (Isaiah 55:11).

Questions

· How are you using the full armor of God in your life?

· Share a time or experience when you used your armor.

Scriptures and Notes:

John 14:6 KJV

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Pray for leadership (Ephesians 6:19)

Even Paul asked the saints to pray for him. You are never too “great” for prayer, don’t think of yourself more highly than you are.

Romans 12:3 KJV

3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

2 Thessalonians 3:2-3 KJV

2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.

3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

· Not everyone has faith but you do, hold up the shield of faith.

2 Thessalonians 2:10-13 KJV

10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

· Love the truth – belt of truth

· Don’t believe the lies

Matthew 4:4 KJV

“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

· Live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.

Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Exodus 14:13-14 KJV

13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

14 The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV

16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Philippians 4:6-8 KJV

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Romans 10:17 KJV

17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV

5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Hebrews 4:12 KJV

12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Revelation 19:15 KJV

“And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.”

Proverbs 18:21 KJV

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Mark 16:15-16 KJV

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

John 14:27 KJV

27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 KJV

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

Proverbs 16:9 KJV

9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

Isaiah 53:5 KJV

5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

John 14:27 KJV

27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Hebrews 13:21 NLT

may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

Isaiah 55:11KJV

11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.