The first bit of armor discussed is the belt of Truth. A soldier’s belt could keep things from falling down, and maybe it could also be used to hang things on. Truth keeps things in order, keeps it tight. It’s solid, immutable, and always sure. You can hang other weapons on a belt like you can hang spiritual things on the Truth. Promises of God can hang from a belt of Truth (I will never leave you nor forsake you). The dagger of previous victories can hang on God’s truth. Our conviction hangs on it, and our obedience hangs on it. God’s belt of Truth can keep us together and also provide a place to put things to use against the enemy.
Having this Truth also prepares us against Satan’s lies. He comes with them hard and fast. Knowing the Word of God prepares us to be able to call Satan out on his lies and keeps our mind from becoming cloudy. May I strive to learn this Truth and wrap it around my waist to go wherever I go.
A breastplate is used to protect your vital organs. Christ’s righteousness protects my heart from corruption. My own heart is only evil (Gen. 6:5), but when I put on Christ, His righteousness is what people can see and is what will defend me from Satan’s attempted fatal attacks. A breastplate is one-sided, though. I can’t turn around to my old ways and still be protected. I have to keep my eyes set forward on Christ, and His righteousness will cover me.
Why would I wear the Gospel on my feet? Maybe it’s symbolic of taking the Word to the world. Christ didn’t tell His disciples to sit and wait, He told them to “Go!” The Gospel can also protect us as we walk the same way the belt of Truth holds us together. The Truth of the Gospel keeps us motivated and doesn’t let our feet get tired too quickly.
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