Battle Ready, Kingdom Advancing

There is a glass case at Ft. Stewart where artifacts from Desert Storm are on display. One of the most interesting is a U.S. Army issued Kevlar helmet weighing only three pounds that cost around $90. It bears the scars of a 7.62 AK-47 bullet. It took a direct hit, and the young man survived. Had he not been properly dressed for battle, he would have been a casualty of war.

It’s the same with you and me. Why do you need a tough spiritual helmet? Because a blow to the head disorients and confuses you. That’s why you need the “Helmet of Salvation” issued by the Lord.

Every battle you fight should be with a perspective of who you are in Christ. The devil will try to disorient you by telling you that you are who people have always said you are. He will shame you into thinking you are impotent. That’s called a head blow.

The devil will also try to confuse you with the recollection of past failures and bad choices – another head blow. He will try to overwhelm you with the memory of terrible things that have happened to you, saying, “God will not help you.” Head blow!

If you fight the devil on any of those three turfs, you will lose every time. So how does the Helmet of Salvation work? It gives you the perspective of salvation.

When the devil says, “I know who you really are, loser,” you can say, “I am saved. That makes me the righteousness of God through Christ.” When the devil says, “I know what you’ve done,” you can deflect the attack by saying, “I am a new creature in Christ.” When the devil reminds you of past pain, you can put on your helmet and say, “Devil, what you meant for evil, God turned to good. I’m saved, and life is getting better.” Fight your battles on the turf of the truth from the perspective of salvation. The devil can only have your mind if you let him. You will not be a casualty of war!