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The Armor of God
The Armor of God
The Bible teaches that spiritual warfare is the conflict between good and evil. It is
the ongoing battle between two diametrically opposed kingdoms: God’s kingdom
(good) and Satan’s kingdom (evil). Though it is inherently a spiritual conflict, spiritual
warfare also manifests in the natural realm of flesh and blood. Humans are caught
in the midst of this conflict and may participate in the struggle on either side.
God offers us his own armor that guarantees fruitful ministry. Our own big faith or
rearmament is not a key to victorious Christian life. We must put on God’s armor.
Getting ready for spiritual warfare is a very Calvary centered matter.
Like king Saul wanted to put his armor on young David for the battle against Goliath
(1.Samuel 17:38), same way God wants to put his armor on us for the battle against
the evil. We know from the scripture that Saul’s armor was too big for David, but
God’s armor suits us perfectly. The armor is actually God’s own armor, not just
any armor! In the Bible we can find several examples how God himself is wearing
the armor he is offering us now! In Isaiah 11:5 we read: “Righteousness will be his
belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist. “ Isaiah 59:17 says: “He put right-
eousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head.” In the book
of Revelation describes Jesus: “and out of his mouth came a sharp double edged
sword.”
This armor of God can be put on by praying. The KV writes: “...take...the sword of
the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayers and supplication
in the Spirit…” Do we want to submit ourselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer so that
he can arm us? It is possible for every Christian and it is what God expects from us!
It is obvious that going to the battle without the armor is fruitless. On the other hand
it is also fruitless to put on armor without going to the battle.
You may have read how God in Old Testament times raised up heroes among the
Israelites. They fought the enemies in God’s name. Those heroes (David, Gideon,
etc.) were often weak and nothing in people’s eyes before God appeared to them.
But with God’s authority they conquered whole armies of the enemies. Today God
calls his church to be a hero. He wants to put his armor on all Christians. Without
God and his authority the church is weak and just a group of insignificant people.
But after being filled by the Holy Spirit, the Christians will be empowered with such
an authority that they can conquer whole armies of the evil and rescue souls to the
kingdom of God.
Belt of truth bucked around Righteousness will be his belt When he, the Spirit of truth,
your waist. Verse 14 and faithfulness the sash comes, he will guide you into
around his waist. Isaiah 11:5 all truth. John 16:13
Take the helmet of salvation. He put… the helmet of salva- He saved us through the
Verse 17 tion on his head. washing of rebirth and renewal
Isaiah 59:17 by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5
And the sword of the Spirit, Out of his mouth came a sharp The Holy Spirit... will teach you
which is the word of God. double-edged sword. Revela- all things and will remind you
Verse 17 tion 1:16 of everything I have said to
you. John 14:26
Our position in Christ
Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would
be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they
soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and
lifted it to Jesus' lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is fin-
ished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John. 19:28-30
Jesus fulfilled all prophesies about him: In genesis 3:15 God tells to the serpent
what Jesus will do in Calvary: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and
between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head…” That foreshadows Sa-
tan’s defeat when Christ rose from the dead.
Hebrews 2:14 writes: “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in
their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of
death—that is, the devil—”
In Ephesians 1:19-23 Paul writes: ”That power is like the working of his mighty
strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated
him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power
and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also
in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to
be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who
fills everything in every way.”
We have a Spiritual battle against the devil, and the Bible shows us what is our posi-
tion in Christ when we fight.
Jesus tried to convince the disciples to understand their position in Him. He knew
how powerful his victory is over the devil and how superior all Christians can be in
Him:
Matthew 10:1 “He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to
drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness”
Luke 10:19 ”I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and
to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”
Mark 16:17 ”These signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they
will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick
up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it
will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people,
and they will get well.”