Ephesians 6:17 (NIV)
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God.
I have almost never worn a hat but both my sons love
wearing hats. I have never had the
desire to wear a hat especially a helmet, they are too heavy for my taste, but
boy, they sure were useful during a battle in Roman times! Helmets were usually
made of leather, with plates of metal sometimes strategically placed at the
temples and forehead. It was used as a softening device against blows to the
head during hand-to-hand combat. They were also practical if you fell from your
horse! A bit like the hockey helmets we use today.
Protecting one's head is of extreme importance. One blow
against the head can not only paralyze an individual or cause extreme brain
injury, but may kill him as well! Our minds are also extremely important to
protect, for it is here that you find the battle ground between good and evil.
"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war
as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world.
On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish
arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of
God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." (2
Cor 10:3-6 NIV)
Many of us have no idea what is happening in our heads. Many
times we are ashamed by sudden thoughts that flood our minds. While at times
these can initiate from our own thoughts, they can also be planted there, by
demons straight from hell!
If we don't consciously decide to stand up for the truth,
we will end up like burned toast, if you know what I mean. We need to
constantly remember (Just like we parents remind our kids to wear helmets even
though they will grunt and complaint) who our deliverer is, and firmly believe
in His promises, for unlike us, He keeps them! He is the only One who can
assure us a God-pleasing life. "But thanks be to God! He gives us the
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Cor 15:57 NIV)
Only by claiming His promises and being 100% convinced
that He will come through for us, will we be filled with anticipation: There is
something better just ahead. God is in control, even though our senses may tell
us otherwise!
"Don't be afraid. Stand firm and watch God do his
work of salvation for you today." (Ex 14:13)
Anticipate His deliverance and watch His power unfold for
you.
Dear Lord, may we protect our minds with the promises You
have given to us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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