"Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth." Ephesians 6:14 NKJV
The word 'Stand' in this verse, means to stay in the area where victory has been achieved under the cover of God's armour, God's Word is truth. When dealing with the truth, the things that we may struggle with, can be in the mind - what you believe to be true. The problem you may be struggling with or facing, may show up anything, but the real problem may be in your mind, what you believe to be true. This is the root, and what can cause a lot of damage through thoughts that appear true but are just lies from the devil. This is why we need God's armour, particularly the belt of truth.
We need to remember that, we can't trust our thoughts or our feelings at times, because our mind, will and emotions - which make up our soul - may have become distorted. We need to be on full alert and deal with these thoughts as soon as they come into our mind (2 Corinthians 10:3-6). Therefore, we need the Holy Spirit. He always leads us into the truth, as Jesus told us:
'However, when He, the Spirit of Truth has come, He will guide you into all truth, for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever he hears He will speak and He will tell you things to come.' John 16:13 NKJV
The belt that a Roman soldier wore around his waist helped him to tuck in his tunic when he went into battle. This allowed him the freedom to move properly and be ready for action. He also used the belt to support his sword, dagger or any other useful weapon. This belt was very important to him and the belt of truth is also important to each one of us.
Jerry Vines says, 'Truth serves as the central point of battle at hand. If truth is lost, the battle is lost.' These are very profound words and one's we need to take on board. Truth is a reference to integrity, a life of practical truthfulness and honesty. Victory in spiritual warfare stands with the truth. Don't ever take off your belt. It serves the purpose of allowing you to see, 'What is truth'.
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