Friends, when the scriptures tell us to "put on" the whole armor (Ephesians 6:11)... it's telling us to "dress yourself" according to the season or circumstances of the day. But it goes one step further. It carries the idea to fasten up, "button up" or zip-up that garment tightly around the body. (enduo)
What good does it do to wear a rain coat in a rain storm if it's not zipped up - or to wear a fleece lined coat during a winter storm if it's not buttoned up around us? It doesn't do any good at all if it allows the elements to get in!
Well, God is reminding us that when we go out and face our day, make sure that the breastplate of righteousness is fastened and secured around us. Why? I'm glad you asked!
The breastplate covers and protects our heart (kardia) (our feelings, emotions, reasoning & reactions).
As we learn of God's Righteousness, it will reveal that it's not meritted by our own goodness or good works. Here, you do the math...
GOOD - GOD = 0
Righteousness comes only through faith in Jesus Christ and his finished work at Mt. Calvary!
(Romans 3:22)
My friends, protect your heart (kardia) - for out of it flows the forces of life, health and happiness! (Proverbs 4:23)
See you next week!
Pastor Jody
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