HOLY HEAD GEAR

Spiritually speaking, we're to be outfitted from "head-to-toe" each day so we can be properly dressed to walk with the Lord, work for the Lord, and witness about the Lord.  We're to display our "designer clothes" (with the label sown inside that reads, "This garment was created by THE PRINCE of PEACE"). 

So, today we're going to add to our outfit the head gear, which is "The HELMET of SALVATION."  [See:  Ephesians 6:17]

Construction workers, those who play contact sports, and soldiers in combat wear head gear.  And, we even wear something on our heads for protection from the cold and on rainy or snowy days.  This "Helmet of Salvation" protects us from the blows of the enemy, which come to disturb our peace, invade our thoughts, and cause us to fall, fail, or quit fighting the good fight of faith.  But--we are ordered to "walk worthy of the vocation wherewith we've been called...endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."  [See:  Ephesians 4:1;3]

Know this--satan sends negative thoughts, lies, and deception to ATTACK our MINDS.  But--God sends us positive thoughts, truth, and discernment to fight against our foes.  A simple way to know if the thought is coming from God or satan is this:  If it's intention is to bring death, then you're being attacked by satan's forces.  But, if it's being sent to save lives, then it's coming from God. 

We win our battles against evil by using words that are calming, positive, encouraging, and edifying--NOT by nagging, lecturing, or putting others down.  We are to be PEACEMAKERS; we're to try to defuse negative talk, slander, and gossip, which causes STRESS and causes damage. 

We're to demonstrate God's love by shining LIGHT into dark places by wearing "The Armor of Light."  [See:  Romans 13:12-14]  So, LIGHT up your world with a smile on your face, love in your heart, praise on your lips, and have a good word to share with someone today!