"Take the helmet of salvation..."
Ephesians 6:17a
One thing was brought to my attention last night, by a dear friend of mine, and that is that we must remain faithful to the calling that is placed within our hearts, regardless of opposing forces. And, oddly, the most constant oppositional force is not a person, per se, or anything that really could be seen or touched... it is fear.
Fear begins in the smallest form, as a lingering thought, and then gets taken to higher and higher ground as an ever-growing gargantuan monster, ripping to shreds the peace and hope that once existed over a single decision to do {insert whatever it is here} for the Lord. And when you think about it from an honest and objective standpoint, that fear begins in the mind. That's why it always starts as a "thought," you see... and then falls faster and faster, snowballing until it is unstoppable.
But we have a helmet that is literally around our minds, and that helmet is OF salvation, meaning that it represents the protection of salvation and is placed directly in contact with our head; where our mind resides. And as I told my young friend last night, we must not allow those fears to stop us. We must always seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and then all things will be added unto us. And if we fight for a cause so powerful and just, would we not have the fervor that Don Quixote showed in his quest? (Granted, he was crazy, but you get the point.)
Rest today in the confidence that you have protection from the fear that creeps into your mind. Know that as long as you are seeking Him first, in all things, there is nothing that can stop you. Believe that He will not only deliver for you, but that He will deliver in abundance and bring all the necessary confidence to overcome fears with power and blessing, and recognize that you can be an encouragement to others in this. Move forward from your fears,wearing your helmet proudly, and honor the Lord in doing so!
God bless you all!!!
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