" ... with the breastplate of righteousness in place..."
Ephesians 6:14b
I feel it necessary, given our brief mention of the weight of the breastplate, to point out one thing more. It is necessary to realize that the weight of the breastplate is not possible to carry by human standards. And, therefore, some people may feel that by becoming a Christian, learning about this concept, a weight would be pressed down upon them and keep them pinned down.
This is wrong. The armor is a blessing, and as such, it is allowed for us and placed upon us by the Hand of God. It is He who carries the weight of it all, because we are not capable. It is in this truth (which is a truth, make no mistake) that we realize that this armor does not weigh us down... but because it is deflecting the mess from the world, it actually frees us from the weight of it all. This incredibly heavy armor is actually lightening us, by the grace of God!
This will be true of the armor, both individually and collectively, as we move on. I will probably refer back to this post frequently, but please try to understand and remember, if you gain nothing else from this study, that the armor does NOT slow us down. It allows us greater speed and strength, as we are protected from the enemy and con just do the right thing the first time.
But never forget that you must continue to pray. You must, you must, you must continue, always and everywhere, to pray. And, I promise, you will honor the Lord in doing so!
God bless you all!!!
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