The breastplate...

"... with the breastplate of righteousness in place..."

Ephesians 6:14b

We have discussed the belt at some length.  Now we move into the breastplate, the chest piece, which guards our hearts.  The Word says that this piece of armor must be "in place," and I believe you will agree that this, like the belt, is quite important.

But it's not just any piece of armor, is it?  This is the breastplate of "righteousness," after all.  This piece is what keeps us safe from frontal assault.  And it is, from a literal definition, such armor that is free from sin.  Armor that is free from sin, hmm??? 

We discussed in the need to put it on that we never know where an attack will come from or which part it will aim for.  Given these two truisms about spiritual warfare, we must conclude that if we apply the definition of the breastplate above, we would have an impregnable piece of armor, without flaw, to guard the heart.  And since the heart is the one place in which we hide the Word, and the heart is from whence we should endeavor to see, such a classification on a piece of vital armor would excite me in a BIG way!

And we have it at our disposal... but we still have to make the choice to put it on and use it.  Otherwise, we leave ourselves open, basking in arroagnce and pride, complacent with our walk and our life on earth to be the best we will ever have. 

Take time tonight to think about how well your heart is guarded.  We'll get more specific on it tomorrow, so be prepared to do it again (hint).  Hide a new Word in your heart tonight before bed, remember to pray before sleeping, and honor the Lord in all that you do!

God bless you all!!!