| The Roman belt or the balteus was a part of the Roman soldier’s amour. It was the belt that held the scabbard which in turn carried the soldier’s sword. Scriptures tell us to be girded in our minds with the truth. Just like the scabbard our mind is called to carry God’s word so that at anytime we can pull it out and do battle against the enemy. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11 Our mind is the carrier of God’s truth. When God’s word is in our mind then we can have the mind of Christ. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16 A transformed mind by the scriptures becomes a heavenly mind that thinks on those things that are above and not on the things of this world. A heavenly mind is a girded mind. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 God has promised to bring all things to our remembrance when we need it. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:26 A Holy Spirit controlled mind that is filled with God’s word is able to cast down imaginations and every thing that exalts itself against the word of God. All contrary ideas and mindsets which conflict with scriptures are to be cast down. We reject them as lies. We are then able by the sword of the Spirit to bring captive all thoughts in the mind or the balteus to obey Christ. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2 Corinthians 10:5 Be girded in the mind today and always with God’s truth as set out in scriptures. When the devil comes with his lies and deception you can defeat him. Standing on God’s word that is above every other word will bring the victory! Satan hates the truth and cannot stand up to it. That is what Jesus always spoke to the devil’s lies with IT IS WRITTEN! Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 1 Peter 1:13 A mind filled with God’s word cannot be shaken regardless of the group think of this world system which is inspired by the evil one! Be girded today in your mind! |
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