Today's Serving of JOY JUICE

Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  I hope you’ve planned to make God’s armor a part of your daily wardrobe.  

            Go ahead and finish getting dressed!  When you get that belt fastened, it’s time to see what pieces of armor we need to put on next….Ephesians 6:14-15 says: Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

           What is a “Breastplate of Righteousness”?  The breastplate covers the chest…your heart! A soldier with his breastplate on goes boldly into battle full of confidence. Righteousness allows us to be in RIGHT STANDING with God. We need this breastplate of righteousness to protect us from the attacks of the enemy.

  

 NOW, what about our shoes?…..the shoes of peace! When we receive Christ, we are united with the Prince of Peace. The shoes of peace become protection against the divisive schemes of the devil.  As peacemakers, we bring people together by promoting forgiveness and reconciliation.

 

            My! You look dazzling in your new belt, breastplate and shoes!  And is that a  smile I see creeping across your face…Yes, I believe it is, because your heart is overflowing with truth, righteousness, and peace which all lead to much JOY in the Lord!

 Keep that armor polished and wear it boldly as God’s solider….spreading JOY throughout the battlefields of life!