13 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. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:13-15
I sometimes wished that I had an extra belt that is one size larger than my actual waist size. This way when I eat too much Blue Bell, or an extra large steak, I can put on that larger belt to help hold in my gut which seems to expand more easily the older I get. But of course that is not being honest with myself, and the truth is that I can control what I eat and how much I eat. Our armor that God talks about includes a belt of truth, and we need to be honest with ourselves and wear God's truth where it fits firmly and is noticeable by those around us. When we hide God's truth, this is when the enemy tends to sneak in and loosen our belt to try and make us feel comfortable with his evil ways. We need to feel the firm truth that God has given us, so it is easier to place on our other armour and be protected from anything the enemy throws at us. Don't let Satan tell you it is ok to loosen that belt, because the more we do that, God's truth will slip away. Find the right size that you can feel firmly in touch with God and all He provides.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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