The
girdle was a convenient place for carrying different weapons, namely the sword
and the dagger. The bible says in 1st Samuel that “David and his men
girded on their swords”. Similar illusions to the use of this girdle are made
in Deuteronomy 1:41, Psalm 45:3, Songs of songs 3:8 and Isaiah 8:9.
This
kind of girdle was not an ordinary girdle. It is a military girdle. The military
girdle was not, however, a mere sword-sash, but a strong belt that was designed
to strengthen the body and at the same time to cover such portions of the
abdomen as might be unprotected by the breastplate or cuirass. Some girdles,
indeed, seem to have been a constituent part of the cuirass, intended to fasten
it more firmly. The importance of the girdle as a piece of armor is seen in the
fact that thorough preparation for the fight is called “girding on”.
Let
us see what Paul said in his epistle to the Ephesians, Chapter 6 verse 14, he
says “Stand firm then with the belt of truth buckled around your waist” NIV. Military belts were made of
stronger materials than those designed for common purposes. Leather, iron and
bronze were used in the construction, and, where rich ornament was required,
silver and gold was used.
Truth
cannot be over emphasized. Apostle John spoke a great deal on the subject of
Truth, opening our eyes to it reality and nature. He says in John 8:32 that “you
shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free”. This tells us that
Truth has a nature and an ability to “make” when girded on. No matter the enemy
you are facing, when you have this belt on, then, there is nothing to worry
about.
What
is the Truth?
“Jesus
saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father
but by me.”
John 14:6
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is
truth” John
17:17
This
truth we seek is The Word that became flesh (John 1:1-14). This is Jesus Christ
Himself and only by putting on the truth shall we be able to stand in the face
of battle. Not only putting on but also listening to the spirit of truth (John
14:17) will we receive timely and strategic Rhema for entering into Gods glory.
Take up the word of truth
today and gird yourself with it,
Invite the Spirit of Truth
to Dwell within,
Only then shall we succeed
in it,
All that the Heavens has placed within.
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