Be equipped for battle (2)

-The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
.
The shoes of the Gospel of peace defend us from Satan’s counter attack as we seek to reconcile man to God and man to man. The devil’s plan is to divide and conquer. The way he divides is through deception. We however can bring peace between God and man, as well as maintain peace and harmony within the body of Christ by bringing God’s word. The message of the gospel is the Good News that establishes peace with God and man.


-The Shield of Faith
.
There are two Greek names for shields used by soldiers at that time. One is a small round shield called an “aspis.” The second is called a “thureos” which is a full-length shield made of wood and covered with padding and leather. The “thureos” shield protected the whole body. Do you know which shield is used to describe our shield of faith? “Thureos!” The shield of faith protects you from head to toe. With this shield we can extinguish all the flaming darts of the enemy.
Our faith is in God; the more you know about God the greater your faith will be. Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Faith comes by the Word of God. Therefore if you want your shield of faith to increase in its size to give you better protection from the attack of the enemy, then dig into God’s word; study it, memorize it. Let your faith in God grow as you come to know Him more through His word.


-The Helmet of Salvation
.
The battlefield is about six inches wide; it takes place between your ears. The battlefield is your mind. However, the helmet of salvation covers your mind; where you are most vulnerable to the attack of the enemy God has placed His salvation to protect you.

Our salvation is not simply a wish; it’s more than a dream. Our hope of salvation is an absolute certainty. Your salvation is a reality in Christ Jesus that no one can take away.