For you athletes, imagine showing up to the championship game without any equipment on. You would feel pretty vulnerable wouldn't you? Although we don't have a choice in whether or not we want to play in the game of life, we do have a choice in whose team we play for. Remember Jesus already holds the victory. When you choose to play for His team, He gives you life-save equipment to wear.
Last week we talked about the belt of truth or belief in Jesus. By putting this belt on everyday you make the decision to follow Him and this provides your entire being with stability by giving you true hope, peace, and joy.
The next piece of armor is the breastplate of righteousness. A breastplate protects the vital organ, your heart, where Jesus' Holy Spirit dwells when you choose to follow Him. When the Holy Spirit living in you is protected, it leads you on the path of righteousness or living right for God. The Holy Spirit does this by speaking to you in a still small voice: telling you to do and say what Jesus would and providing you with a way out when you are tempted to take your focus from God.
Don't go through the game of life feeling vulnerable for another minute. Choose Jesus' winning team and wear His life-saving armor today.
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