"Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints...." Ephesians 6:10-18
As we leave for Africa, we realize that the Enemy would have us lose our effectiveness as we serve, and will use many different tactics to try and do this: thus, we "put on" the Christian's armor. The first piece of equipment listed is "the belt of truth." The belt secures all the other pieces of the armor. Truth should cleave to us as the belt cleaves to the body. His promises, His commands, His Word is the truth, and as we go, our team cleaves to His Word... If God says something, there is no force that can prevail against Him. We can have His peace of mind no matter what happens on this trip, because nothing can stop Him from doing what He promises in His Word. We are Free; free to serve knowing that our equipment is firmly fastened by the belt of Truth. The Cause 4 Life Uganda team is confident in His truth that sets us FREE. (John 8:32)
Beth
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