Battle Ready | Week 3
SERIES: Battle Ready
MESSAGE: Belt of Truth
DATE: February 19, 2022
Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit—which is the word of God. Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel. For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should. Ephesians 6:10-20
“Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist…” Ephesians 6:14
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
“I tell you the truth.” – Jesus
Then Jesus said to those who had believed him, “If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. John 8:31
You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32
“If you stick with this, living out what I tell you, you are my disciples for sure. Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you.” John 8:31-32, The Message Version
The truth gives us stability.
The truth gives us direction.
The truth gives us identity.
The truth gives us freedom.