NEW TESTAMENT READING PLAN: Acts 14-16
SCRIPTURE READING
Eph 6:14-17 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the
breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness
given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which
you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation,
and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
In this passage, Paul lists the armour that we need to wear in order to withstand in the evil
day. Each believer must be ready to fight with the armour that God gives us in Christ Jesus:
Belt of Truth – Jesus is the Truth, He is the foundation of spiritual battle and we must stay
connected to Him through reading the Word and prayer.
Breastplate of Righteousness – Jesus is our Righteousness, keep your eyes fixed on
Jesus, keep growing in character and holy living
Shoes, Gospel of Peace – be ready to pronounce the Good News of the Gospel at any
moment
Shield of Faith- faith in action counteracts the attacks of the enemy
Helmet of Salvation- living in a place of present deliverance from sin, living a life of
confession
Sword of the Spirit- using the Words of Scripture to drive away the tempter, letting God
speak to you through the Word in listening prayer
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. Ask the Lord to show you if there are any chinks in your armour. Of the pieces listed
above, in what areas do you need to grow so that you can withstand the attacks of the evil
one?
2. Now ask the Lord some practical things that you can do in order to grow in this area.
This may include memorizing scripture, dealing with a character issue, growing in your
relationship with God, etc.
3. Thank the Lord for providing you with all you need in order to withstand in the evil day.
Ask Him to teach you what it means to stand firm and to prepare you for battle so that you
are not fooled into thinking you are ready for battle when you actually are not.
