March 18th - Helmet of Salvation

“And take the helmet of salvation…” (Ephesians 6:17)

The purpose of a helmet is to protect a soldier’s head. But in this metaphor, our helmet of salvation is issued to protect our minds. While our breastplate of righteousness specifically protects our hearts, our helmet of salvation specifically protects our minds.

How does salvation protect our minds? Our salvation gives us reconciliation, peace with God. Philippians 4:7 says, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds through Christ Jesus.” The peace of God protects our minds. Our minds can be at rest in the midst of any circumstance because our salvation is an accomplished fact; it is secure for all eternity.

Referring to His sheep, Jesus said, “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of my hand” (John 10:28). As His sheep who hear and follow His voice, our redemption, our salvation is secure forever provided we don’t fall away. May we stand amazed that He has chosen us; that He has redeemed us; that no one can pluck us out of His hand (however, we can jump out of His hand). But may this assurance protect our minds as we prepare to engage in battle with the great deceiver. Because of the substitutionary death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our ultimate victory is assured.

Let’s come into His presence today, thankful that we have been given a helmet of salvation to guard our minds. Let’s ask Him to help us keep our minds sharp, being sober and watchful, because our enemy is always on the prowl looking for moments of weakness (1 Peter 5:8). Let’s ask God to confirm to us the security and surety of our salvation, and then use that as a truth point to expose our enemy’s deceptions and schemes.

Today’s Action:

Let’s read Proverbs 18 together, committed to challenging the great deceiver’s deceptions, exposing his lies in our lives so we can walk in integrity and truth.

“The first one to plead his case seems right, until another comes and cross-examines him.” (Proverbs 18:17) AMP