What is my spiritual armor? Part 1 - a belt, a breastplate and a pair of shoes

<p>Episode 105 - We are in a battle. Last week, we saw that "<em><span style="color:#27ae60;"><strong>the only way to stand up to the devil is to kneel before God.</strong></span></em>" Today we study and put on the first of seven pieces of spiritual armor. This is taken straight from Ephesians 6:14-15 (NIV): <em>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. </em></p> <p>This is a very practical episode. What does it mean to put on the armor of God? What purpose does it serve? What does it symbolize? </p> <p><em><strong>Truth</strong></em>? Truth is what God says. He is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). We wear truth when we are IN HIM: be strong IN the Lord and IN the strength of His might.</p> <p>"To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32)</p> <p><em><strong>Breastplate</strong></em>? There's the theory, and then there's the practice. The breastplate of righteousness protects our heart. Satan is after your mind, your emotions, your will. He knows you are clothed in Christ’s righteousness, so you can stand. So, identify the lies of the enemy (with the belt of truth) and then DO SOMETHING about it: protect your heart by clothing yourself in the righteousness of Christ.</p> <p><em><strong>Shoes</strong></em>? Roman army shoes were knee-high boots designed to stand firm (giving stability) and to move fast (giving motion) both. They are powerfulyl symbolic of our identity in Christ. Because they speak of readiness, they inform our attitude as believers.</p> <p>Isaiah 52:7 - How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation.</p> <p>Note: This episode is the 4th in our Gospel Spice Identity in the battle Summer 2021 series. If you m