TRUTH IS BETTER THAN TRIPPING

READING: EPHESIANS 6:10-17

Verse 14: “Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth...”

According to Ephesians 6, the whole armor of God makes us able to withstand in the evil day. We are to stand having girded our waists with truth. At the time those words were written, girding was a  routine practice. It consisted of taking the bottom of a long garment, such as were worn in those times, and tucking it into a waistband or belt to prevent tripping. Girding permitted a person to stride in their walking or to run because their legs and feet were free from being entangled. Today, Satan is the creator of spiritual entanglements. He tries to entangle us in deceits, lies and deceptions. His intent is to trip us or even to cause us to fall using these entanglements. When we gird our selves with the truth of God, we prevent these spiritual entanglements from occurring. We are able to stride boldly, and even to run or sprint, as we follow our Lord. When we gird ourselves with truth, we move in the truth that makes us free. That’s a thought – about God’s word.

RESPONSE

1. What is a scriptural truth that frequently “girds” you?

2. Will you pray for someone today, who needs truth as a source of freedom to advance?