THE ULTIMATE WEAPON

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn.”

Isa. 54:17

Weapons have evolved over the years.

Imagine the surprise when the tribe armed with spears was confronted by the tribe armed with bow and arrow, or the American Indian with bows going against the western expansion armed with rifles.

WWII ended because no one could stand against the power of a new weapon – the atomic bomb.

But other nations developed the same weapon and a stalemate developed.

When you are a Christian you possess the most powerful weapon of all – the word of God.

Through it, no other weapon will prosper.

That’s not to say that manmade weapons won’t end your life, but remember what Jesus said, “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul, but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matt. 10:28

Manmade weapons can maim and kill a body, but it is God’s word that is able to destroy both body and soul in hell.

It is also God’s word, the ultimate weapon, that offers salvation and eternal life to the same body and soul.

BIND THE TRUTH

“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth...”

Eph. 6:13-14

Getting dressed is a daily necessity unless you work from home and can stay in your jammies all day.

However, sooner or later you must get out of the house or change the jammies.

When you get dressed you probably have some favorite clothing you wear daily.

For me, it’s now overalls, but at one time it was blue jeans and a t-shirt.

Depending on your job, there may be accessories.

Doctors and nurses can wear a stethoscope all day.

A policeman wears a gun, a taser and pepper spray all day.

A construction worker may have several tools and a hardhat.

Paul says the Christian needs to daily dress in the armor of God, starting with girding truth around your waist like a belt.

To gird means to encircle or bind.

What a beautiful illustration to completely wrap yourself up in truth.

And what is truth? Ps. 119:160 The entirety of Your word is truth.

So encircle or bind God’s word around you before you leave the house today.

GOD’S WORD YOUR FAITH

“Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” Eph. 6:16

Eph. 6:16

Let’s look at the wicked one’s weapon for just a moment – fiery darts.

It’s not enough that it’s a dart which can pierce anywhere on your body, it’s also on fire to inflict more pain and damage.

The wicked one really does not like you, but then he is a murderer from the beginning.

A dart is meant to damage the inside, and the fire is meant to damage the outside.

You have coverage for your chest, feet and head, but that leaves some exposure to your arms and legs.

With the shield of faith, you can protect the unprotected.

And what is the shield of faith?

“It is written that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Rom. 10:17

Once again the shield is the word of God.

You know, have the word of God covering your waist, heart, feet and the unprotected places.

I’ll finish up the armor of God next time.

Just this reminder to read God’s word every day and keep yourself encouraged and protected against the enemy of your soul.