Armored for Victory: Empowering Believers
Ephesians 6:13-18 (NIV): "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. 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. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Commentary: "As believers, we face spiritual battles daily. But God hasn't left us defenseless. He's provided the full armor of God to empower us to stand firm against evil. Buckle up with: Truth: embracing God's Word Righteousness: living with integrity Gospel of Peace: sharing hope with others Faith: trusting in God's promises Salvation: securing our eternal destiny The Word o...