Armory of God - Ephesians 6: 10-17
Here I want to look at the different types and forms of Armor of God and uses in spiritual warfare.
I always thought the armor of God concept is great and invites use of imagination and creativity.
Basic Equipment GI - God Issued
- Belt of Truth buckled
- Breastplate of Righteousness arrayed
- Footware of readiness of the Gospel of Peace
- Shield of Faith - extinguish flaming arrows of the wicked one
- Helmet of (hope of - I Thess 5:8) Salvation
- Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God
- Breastplate also of Faith and Love - I Thessalonians 5:8
Thoughts and Observations
- Belt holds equipment together; also holds up lower armor which covers private and vital peripheries. Can also hold other equipment!
- Breastplate for close range defense from melee attack - also covers vital organs and systems.
- Footware may be shoes or boots - for peace maybe sneakers. Helps over rough terrain.
- Shield defends against melee attack but also from ranged attack, also may be offensive.
- Helmet covers the base of knowledge, the nerve center.
- Sword is the offense - must be actively practiced with to be useful and not just dangerous.
Enhancements and Upgrades
- Belt - utility belt to hold extra equipment and supplies - possibly also additional weapons and armor as well as maybe repair equipment.
- Breastplate - projectile-proof armor, interlocking plates - possibly supporting shoulder and neck armor as well.
- Footware - boots for armor; sneakers for speed and quiet.
- Shield - forcefield; also can use shield offensively as in superheroes like Captain America or Wonder Woman.
- Helmet - include H.U.D. display; penetrating vision and hearing.
- Sword - many variations including saber light.