March 14th - Belt of Truth

“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist.”

(Ephesians 6:14) NIV

The purpose of putting God’s armor on is so we can stand against the schemes and deceptions of the enemy. Therefore, it’s most important to start by arming ourselves with God’s truth. Only HIS truth can expose and destroy the enemy’s deceptions.

In the Roman soldier’s suit of armor, the first thing they put on was their belt. Then they would tuck the end of their tunic up under the belt. This immediately increased their mobility by freeing their legs from being tripped up by their clothing. If attacked by the enemy before they could get their hands on any other gear, the belt would at least allow them to run to safety if necessary. That’s why our belt is listed first in our armor.

Why a belt of truth? Have you heard the phrase “gird your loins”? It means to prepare for action. If we gird our loins with His truth, it is easier to identify the opposite — the lies with which Satan tries to trip us up.

To be girded with truth, we first need to know THE TRUTH, Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Then, because God’s Word is truth (John 17:17), we need to be firmly grounded in His Word, totally committed to who He is, to what He has said, and to what He can do.

Let’s ask our God to help us securely buckle our belt of truth today. Let’s remind Him and ourselves of some of that truth: that He alone is God Almighty; He alone hears and answers prayer; He alone knows the beginning from the end; He alone works all things together for the good of those who love Him. These truths can firmly set our minds to battle.

Today’s Action:

Let’s read Proverbs 14 together, and ask Him to show us any ways that may seem right to us, but actually are the devil’s deadly lies and deceptions poisoning our hearts and minds. Then let’s commit to stand firmly in the truth.

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”

(Proverbs 14:12)