Theme: Overcoming in the Evil Day
Topic: Armour for the Evil Day – The Breastplate of Righteousness
Ephesians 6:14b
…and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
When Apostle Paul compares the armour of God with military gear, each piece represents a part of God’s strength that He extends to us when we become His children. The breastplate of righteousness refers to the righteousness purchased for us by Jesus at the Cross (2 Corinthians 5:21). It is specially designed by God to protect our heart from evil and deception. Our own righteous acts are no match for satan’s attacks (Isaiah 64:6).
We are instructed to “put on” this armour, which implies that we do not automatically wear it all the time. Putting on the armour of God requires a decision on our part. To put on the breastplate of righteousness, we must first have the belt of truth firmly in place. Without truth, our righteousness will be based upon our own attempts to impress God (Romans 8:1). We choose to acknowledge that we can do nothing without Him (John 15:5). We see ourselves as “in Christ” and that, regardless of our failures, His righteousness has been credited to our account.
As we wear Christ’s breastplate of righteousness, we begin to develop a purity of heart that translates into actions. Wearing this breastplate creates a lifestyle of putting into practice what we believe in our hearts. As our lives become conformed to the image of Christ (Romans 8:29), our choices become more righteous, and these godly choices also protect us from further temptation and deception (Proverbs 8:20; Psalm 23:3).
Prayer Assignment:
1. Pray that you will receive the grace to walk in righteousness.
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 4:23
Recommended Books:
“All Sufficiency” by Eastwood Anaba
“The Millennium Pages of Love” by Eastwood Anaba
(e-books available at www.amazon.com)