Helmet of Salvation

Helmets, what are they? what are they used for? what purpose do they serve? well the obvious being a form of protective gear worn on the head and were among the oldest forms of combat protection. Combat you say, well once again we must refer to Ephesians 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

When we put on the helmet of salvation we are protecting more than just our heads, we are also protecting our minds. Our minds can only occupy one thought at a time, whether its positive or negative. An example would be say your driving down the road and some cuts you off, are you going to get irate, and allow anger to lead or are you going to instead pray for that person who cut you off, and ask the Lord to bless them, pray for their safety, and their salvation. Which then leads me to the next part; Salvation.

Salvation is a free gift that Jesus Christ freely gave us when he died on the cross.

Exodus 15:2 TNIV"The LORD is my strength and my defense [ Or song] ; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him.

Psalm 62:2 TNIV Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

1 Thessalonians 5:8 TNIV But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

2 Timothy 3:15 TNIV and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

This is just a beginning of what the Lord has laid upon my spirit to share.

God Bless

Battle Ready

Do you ever take a moment and wonder why the Lord commands us to put on the Armour of God on every day? It says in Ephesians 6:12-13 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

The Holy Spirit has lead me to post bible studies on each piece of the Armour of God, but before I do, I want to share with you what Lord did in my life to prepare me for battle. You may say, but arent you already prepared for battle by putting on the Armour of God every day? Well yes and no.

About six months ago I was having trouble sleeping, at first I would have no problems falling asleep, but staying asleep was the issue. I'd wake up every few hours so essentially I was getting only 2 to 3 hours asleep a night, this went on for about 3 or 4 weeks. It felt like I was fighting an up hill battle and I wasnt getting any where on my own. One Saturday morning I was laying in bed about 6 am wide awake knowing my son was going to wake up shortly and I was exhausted, and I lay there in bed praying, "Lord please let my son sleep in so I can get some more sleep, I am so tired and have been tired for so long, what is going on, why have I been so tired?" The Holy Spirit answered me in a very loud voice, well at least it was loud to me, "I'm preparing you for battle!" at that point I was very wide awake. Needless to say I was on my knees in prayer asking for guidance and His will be done.

So the Holy Spirit has laid upon my spirit to share all aspects of the Armour of God