"Don't be a spiritual streaker. Wear more than just the helmet of salvation."
Good advice.
13 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. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 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, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints--
Truth-girded waist
Truth is what is absolutely right, correct in all ways. Knowing who God is and what He has done is the first layer of armor.
Breastplate of righteousness
Righteousness is being morally upright. A breastplate protects the heart. I need God's perfect standards to protect my heart.
Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
I need to know where my deliverance comes from, and to go where ever the spreading of the gospel takes me. Travel requires good shoes.
Shield of faith
Faith is knowing without seeing. (Hebrews 11:1) I know my God is ruler above all even when I can't see it. Faith is protection from Satan's fiery darts.
Helmet of salvation
Salvation is when I became a member of God's family and a soldier in His army. First thing issued: a helmet. My soul is now protected by Christ's sacrifice.
Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God
This is my most powerful weapon, the word of God. God speaks through His word, and there is nothing more powerful than God speaking.
Then there is prayer. A direct line to God. Communication with my General is vital to knowing where to move next and keeping my armor in peak condition.
This is a lot of rambling, but it's something I've been thinking about. I'd love to hear other thoughts.
