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Read: Ephesians 6:13-14
Listen: Ephesians 6

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place. Ephesians 6:13-14

Paul writes to the Ephesians with instruction to put on the full armor of God, and he is intentional about the order each piece is listed. He begins with the belt of truth to be worn around the waist. This truth, God’s Word, is critical to withstand the forces of evil. In Paul’s time, the belt secured a person’s tunic, gathering everything together and providing stability for daily life and battle. Essentially Paul says they need to be wrapped up and held by the truth of God, which is a foundation for believers.

The belt of truth is just as important for us today. The more we know God’s truth, the more effectively we can wear his armor. Rather than viewing this as a competition to see who knows the most, we can embrace it as a lifelong journey of knowing God more deeply. This requires intentionality and time set apart to meditate on his Word. Our attention is constantly pulled by distractions like social media, TV, sports and packed family schedules, leaving little room for time in the Bible. We must be grounded in truth so we can recognize and resist the enemy’s lies.

TODAY: Pray and ask God to reveal what might prevent you from growing in knowledge of the Bible. Confess anything he reveals and ask for strength to build or strengthen habits in his Word.