Ephesians 6 - 4.25.23

Scripture

Ephesians 6:14

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist…

Observation

We need God’s truth tightly wrapped around us in order to fight our battles and fulfill our purpose.

Application

This section of Ephesians on the armor of God, is a very well-known portion of scripture. Kids and adults alike are drawn by the imagery. Reading it this time, I decided to look up the meaning of the “belt of truth.” For the Roman Centurions, their belt, wrapped tightly around their waist, did more than hold their pants up. It held weapons, tools, and supplies, and pieces of protective armor hung from it. If their belt wasn’t properly secured, it could put their life at risk. Their belt could be considered the foundation for all their other armor.

Likewise, the truth of God and His word is the foundation of our armor. We must spend time with God and learn to recognize His voice. We must be so closely connected to Him that His truth becomes a part of us so that we can recognize what is true and what is a lie. John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Prayer

Thank you for today’s reminder. Help me to remember what is true: My God is almighty. He is bigger than the circumstances. Even when it doesn’t feel like it, God is in control. He has a plan for a hope and a future. God loves me. God loves others. God has commanded me to love others. These are the truths - the foundation - that I will cling to.

- Debbie Dunn