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PUT ON YOUR ARMOR

A soldier in Jesus’ day used armor made of strong metal or leather to protect his body during battle. In Ephesians 6:11-17, Paul describes the armor a spiritual warrior needs every day.

Using the picture of the soldier in God’s army and the verses from Ephesians, let’s make some armor to represent the spiritual armor of God.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God: (Ephesians 6:11-17).

First is the belt of truth. Any belt would do or you can take a strip of cloth folded over and fastened with Velcro—if you have gold or silver cloth, that would be even better.

The breastplate of righteousness can be made from poster board cut to shape. Fold the board in half and cut out a circle to form the opening for the head. Cut out arm holes and fastened on the sides by punching holes in each side and tying the front and back together.

For the gospel of peace on your feet, cut foot shapes from cardboard and lace these new sandals up with yarn or leather strips if you have them.

The shield of faith can also be cut from cardboard or poster board. On the back side of the shield glue or tape down a 2” strip of cardboard for a hand hold. You can paint your shield with a cross and the word “faith”.

For the helmet of salvation you can use a deep bowl or make a circular hat to cover your head. You may want to add covers for over the ears and down the back of the neck.

Finally, make your weapon of offence—the sword of the Spirit. A sword can also be cut from cardboard and painted or covered with foil to look like metal.

You won’t look like a soldier from Jesus’ day, but your armor is a reminder to put on your spiritual armor and take up the Word of God every day.