(Armor of God Series – Final Post)
Over these past weeks, we’ve walked piece by piece through the armor of God – the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, and finally, the power of prayer that brings it all to life.
If there’s one thing this series has reminded me, it’s that the armor isn’t symbolic – it’s essential. We’re not called to coast through life hoping things work out. We’re called to stand firm in a world that’s constantly pushing back. Every day is a battle for our attention, our integrity, our peace, and our purpose. But God hasn’t left us unequipped. He’s armed us with everything we need to stand strong and walk in victory.
The armor of God isn’t just about defense – it’s about identity.
Each piece reflects who we are in Christ:
- The belt of truth anchors us to what’s real when the world tries to distort it.
- The breastplate of righteousness reminds us that we are covered by His grace.
- The shoes of peace give us stability and readiness to go where He leads.
- The shield of faith deflects the doubts that threaten to derail us.
- The helmet of salvation guards our minds with assurance and hope.
- The sword of the Spirit equips us to fight back with the living Word of God.
- And prayer – the breath of the believer – connects us directly to the One who empowers it all.
When you put on the full armor of God, you’re not just preparing for a fight – you’re proclaiming who your Commander is. You’re declaring that you belong to the Lord who has already won the war.
This doesn’t mean life will be easy. Battles will still come. Arrows will still fly. But victory doesn’t depend on your strength – it rests on His. And the more we walk with Him, the more we realize the armor isn’t heavy. It’s freedom. It’s peace. It’s power.
If you want to dig deeper into what this looks like in everyday life, two books have had a major impact on how I understand spiritual strength and manhood:
- Wild at Heart by John Eldredge – a powerful reminder that God designed men with purpose, passion, and a warrior spirit, and that every battle we face is part of a much larger story.
- Stand Firm and Act Like Men by Joby Martin – a call to courage, conviction, and prayerful leadership rooted in Ephesians 6 and anchored in truth.
Both books point back to the same truth this series has explored: the battle is real, but so is the victory we have in Christ.
So, as this series closes, remember:
You don’t hang the armor back in the closet when the battle feels quiet. You wear it daily – at work, at home, in prayer, and in rest. Because spiritual warfare doesn’t take a day off, and neither does the God who stands beside you.
You were made for more than survival – you were made to stand.
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
– 1 Corinthians 15:57
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
– Psalm 28:7
Prayer from Wild at Heart (Complete Version)
Lord, I put on the belt of truth.
I choose a lifestyle of honesty and integrity.
Show me the truth I so desperately need today.
Expose the lies I’m not even aware that I am believing.
Yes, Lord, I wear Your righteousness today against all condemnation and corruption.
Fit me with Your holiness and purity.
Defend me from all assaults against my heart.
Lord, I do choose to live for the gospel at any moment.
Show me where the larger story is unfolding
and keep me from being so lax that I think the most important thing today
is the soap opera of this world.
Jesus, I lift against every lie and every assault,
confidence that You are good,
and that You have good in store for me.
Nothing is coming today that can overcome me because You are with me.
Thank You, Lord, for my salvation.
I receive it in a new and fresh way from You,
and I declare that nothing can separate me now
from the love of Christ and the place I shall ever have in Your kingdom.
Holy Spirit, show me specifically today
the truths of the Word of God that I will need
to counter the assaults and the snares of the enemy.
Bring them to mind throughout today.
Finally, Holy Spirit, I agree to walk in step with You in everything –
in all prayer as my spirit continues with You throughout the day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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