Take the helmet of salvation …
Summary: What is the “helmet of salvation?” Where do we get it and why did Paul call it a “helmet?” These curious questions are the heart of today’s meditation.
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… the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Summary: Today, we look at the devil’s attempts to put a flaming arrow in our Lord’s back. Spoiler Alert: It doesn’t go well for Satan.
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… the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Summary: Job is a helpful role model when it comes to using our shield of faith. We can learn what the shield can do, and what it can’t do. We can also learn how to protect ourselves from arrows aimed at our emotional soft spots.
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… the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Summary: Pondering the meaning of “flaming arrows” leads us to consider the fate of Job.
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… with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Summary: The shield of faith is our protection agains the devil’s arrows, but if our shield is going to protect us, we have to know how big a shield we need. The answer to that and other questions about our shield is found by studying the enemy’s tactics and weapons.
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In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,
Summary: When we consider Paul’s “shield of faith,” it is helpful to understand what the word “faith” means. Looking at how many ways the word can be used helps us to understand how Paul is using it in this passage.
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… and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
Summary: Understanding Paul’s words requires an understanding of the battle we are in. The people who get in our faces now and then are not the enemy. They are being used by the enemy to attack us. We need to be able to discern the difference.
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… with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
Summary: Turning to the breastplate of righteousness, we discover that the word “breastplate” is a bit of an understatement.
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Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
Summary: Paul’s words require that we take a close look at the gear that Roman soldiers wore every day.
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… and after you have done everything, to stand.
Summary: Life gives us choices, but we don’t always understand the consequences. God’s Word teaches us what we need to do and how to do it, and for those who want to know why we need to do it.
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