The Significance of the Armor of God for all that believe and follow.
By: Bishop Dr. Donald A. Horne, Sr.
In Ephesians 6:10-18, the Apostle Paul teaches believers to stand strong in spiritual warfare by putting on “the Whole Armor of God.” This armor represents spiritual truths and daily practices that protect and empower us (the Believer-follower) to live faithfully.
The Armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-17, KJV)
Significance -1, The Belt of Truth
Scripture (Ephesians 6:14a, KJV):
“having your loins girt about with truth”
Meaning:
The belt holds everything together. In the same way, truth is what stabilizes the believer. This includes:
Why it matters:
Satan is a liar, and truth keeps you from being spiritually “loose,” confused, and misled.
Application:
Ask daily: Am I walking in truth before God and people?
Significance -2, The Breastplate of Righteousness
Scripture (Ephesians 6:14b, KJV):
“and having on the breastplate of righteousness”
Meaning:
The breastplate protects the heart and vital organs. Righteousness protects your spiritual life from accusations and temptation.
This speaks of:
Why it matters:
When you live in compromise, your heart becomes exposed to guilt, shame, and condemnation.
Application:
Live clean, repent quickly, and don’t entertain sin.
Significance -3, Your Shoes: The Gospel of Peace
Scripture (Ephesians 6:15, KJV):
“And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;”
Meaning:
Shoes help you stand firm and move forward. The gospel gives you:
Why it matters:
The enemy wants to keep you unsettled, offended, fearful, and spiritually stuck.
Application:
Walk daily remembering - I have peace with God through Jesus Christ, and I carry that peace into the world.
Significance -4, The Shield of Faith
Scripture (Ephesians 6:16, KJV):
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”
Meaning:
A shield blocks arrows. Faith blocks the enemy’s attacks, called “fiery darts,” such as:
Why it matters:
Faith doesn’t deny the battle - it deflects the attack by trusting God’s promises.
Application:
When the devil shoots a lie, lift your shield and say:
“God is faithful.”
“His Word is true.”
“I will not fear.”
Significance -5, The Helmet of Salvation
Scripture (Ephesians 6:17a, KJV):
“And take the helmet of salvation”
Meaning:
The helmet protects the head - your mind. Salvation guards you from mental attacks, especially:
Why it matters:
The enemy fights hardest in the mind. When you know you are saved and belong to Christ, you can stand strong.
Application:
Remind yourself daily: I am redeemed, forgiven, and kept by God’s power.
Significance -6, The Sword of the Spirit - The Word of God
Scripture (Ephesians 6:17b, KJV):
“and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:”
Meaning:
This is the only offensive weapon. The Word of God allows you to:
Jesus used this same weapon when tempted in the wilderness:
“It is written” (Matthew 4)
Why it matters:
You cannot defeat spiritual attacks with feelings - you defeat them with Scripture.
Application:
Learn the Word, speak the Word, and obey the Word.
Significance -7, The Power Connector Beneath the Armor - Prayer
Paul immediately adds prayer as the believer’s spiritual lifeline connector to the Spirit's power.
Scripture (Ephesians 6:18, KJV):
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit…”
Meaning:
Prayer is the connection line for the activation of the armor. You can have your armor on, but without prayer you will fight from a state of weakness without spiritual power.
Application:
Pray daily, pray specifically, pray consistently-and stay spiritually alert.
Significance -8, The Soldier's Synopsis - What the Armor Does
1.Truth: The belt that holds your life together.
2. Righteousness: The breastplate that guards your heart.
3. Peace: The shoes that stabilize your walk.
4. Faith: The shield that extinguishes the enemy's attacks.
5. Salvation: The helmet that protects your mind.
6. The Word: The sword that secures your victory.
7. Prayer: The lifeline that connects you to The Spirit's power.
THE PRAYER FOR DAILY DELIVERANCE
By: Bishop Dr. Donald A. Horne, Sr.
(P1)
Father-God, I love you and I pray for the peace of Jerusalem in Jesus name. Father, I come before you in the righteousness of the works of Jesus, and I repent of all my sins, and I humbly accept your forgiveness for all my sins. In Jesus name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me; I renounce Satan, all evil spirits and all their works. Holy Father, I give you my entire self in Jesus’ name, now and forever. (Amen)
(P2)
Lord Jesus, I love you, and I invite you into my life and I repent of all my daily sins. Lord Jesus, I accept you always as the Lamb of God, my Lord and Savior.
Lord Jesus, please heal me of known illness and unknown illness, heal my family with love, peace, good health and deliverance as you see the need, heal my finances with abundance, change me to your glory, strengthen me in spirit, soul and body that I may be a blessing to others and your Kingdom work here on earth. (Amen)
(P3)
Lord Jesus, please fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit. I praise you Jesus; I thank you Jesus, and I shall follow you always with contentment in the message of the Gospel of Water and the Spirit! Amen!
*St. John 3:5-8 & 1:12
* Water: John 15:3, Eph. 5:26, James 1:18, 1 Pet. 1:23
* The Spirit: John 6:63, 2 Cor. 3:6, Rom. 8:11, 1 Cor. 15:45
* "repent of all my sins": unto salvation
* "repent of daily sins": unto fellowship
THIRTY WORDS TO END WORRY
Why worry, when you trust in God all your steps are intentional steps and the problem is already handled, just remain steadfast in the faith your answer is on the way.
· Pray a minimum of three times daily, Psalm 55:17: P1-Evening, P-3-Morning and at P2-Noon.
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