Equipped For Battle

Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 

Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 

and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace; 

in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 

And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Ephesians 6:13-17

The full armor of God includes truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation and the Word of God.  

When we choose to live our lives with these gifts from God, we are equipped to withstand the forces of evil which attack us and our testimony.  And, sometimes, just being known for these characteristics is enough to warn off those who would want to mess with us.

Get equipped for battle - pray and study God's Word.