When we were out and about in our addictive and destructive lifestyles, we often said we were “in a war zone.” Truth is, we are still in a war zone because as soon as we turn our will and our life over to the care of God, Satan tries to destroy all the good things God is doing in our lives. We’re no match for Satan on our own, but with God’s help and the tools God gives us, we can be victorious every single time we are attacked.
Some of God’s tools are described as “The Armour of God” and we’ll look at one of the pieces of that armour – the belt of truth.
While it is important that we practice telling the truth at all times – something most of us never made a habit of – the essential advice God is giving us in this picture is that we are to get to know and wrap ourselves around with truth, the truth that God has given us in the Bible.
Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. (John 17:17 NLT)
God’s promises, God’s commands, God’s warnings —they are all truth, plain and simple., If God says something, we can rest assured that it will be done. If God warns us away from certain things we can be assured there is life-endangering harm if we proceed in self-will against His word.
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. (John 16:13 NLT)
God wants us to know and have the power to live in truth today. When our sins are forgiven the Holy Spirit comes to live in us and, as we listen carefully, He will speak practical truths to us as we make our way through the day, and He will help us to live out those truths.
Prayer: Jesus, today I wrap truth around me. You are the way, the truth and the life. I am a child of God. I have been redeemed by Jesus’ sacrifice for my sins on the cross. I have been filled with the Holy Spirit and today I will live a strong and successful life according to the Word of God which is truth. Amen
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