The Belt of Truth

The Belt of Truth

Ephesians 6:14

Why is life a struggle?

Apostle Paul says that it is not what we usually imagine to be the problem.

It is not flesh and blood, it is not other people. We are so inclined to blame someone else.

But Paul says it is not against flesh and blood, rather, we are struggling against the principalities and powers, the world rulers of this present darkness, the wicked spirits which are in heavenly or high places.

Whenever we find ourselves, victims of a state of confusion, and uncertainty, or discouragement and defeat, or an indifferent, insensitive attitude toward life or others, we must know that we have already succumbed to the plots of the devil.

So, what do we do when we are discouraged?

Are you confused, uncertain, not knowing what is the truth, what is right, what is the answer?

Jesus said the devil is a liar and a murderer whose aim is to destroy, to ruin, to distort and pervert human life. John 10:10

In Romans 13:14, Paul clearly declares - Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.

To Timothy Paul says, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1). That is where our Armor lies. Christ is our defense.

The reason many of us fail is that we do not exercise the sword of the Spirit in our life. It is because they have never first girded up the loins with truth.

Whenever you feel discouraged, defeated, uncertain, confused, downcast, depressed, or indifferent, this is the place to start: Arm up your loins with truth. That must be the first thing to do.

Ancient Roman soldiers wore a leather apron to protect their thighs from the attacks of their foes, and this piece of Armor is the counterpart to the belt of truth.

Without God’s truth, we have no true support — we remain completely vulnerable and are left with no legs to stand on.

We must never lose sight of the truth of the gospel.

Eph 1:13 says And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.

According to Isaiah 11:5, the Messiah wears a belt of righteousness and faithfulness.

Knowing the truth of the gospel, we see that God has been faithful to His promise to declare us righteous in Christ.

He is the truth, he is real, he is the key to life. In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:3)

Prayer:

Dear Lord, help us that we may know the truth and not be swayed away by the struggles of life that inflict us. Rather, strengthen us that we may hold on to the truth and battle it out. In Jesus Name. Amen. 

Blessings & Prayers 

Pastor. Bobby Leonard