Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place--Ephesians 6:14 NIV
Every day i go to work with a belt around my waist. At work i often wrap my belt around a person to aide in transferring that individual to or from a wheel chair. The belt can't do its job properly unless i securely fasten it around the person's waist. Sometimes the belt almost hurts when i cinch it down. The tight belt helps me safely complete a safe transfer. Some people don't like having my belt around them. i still use it however. The belt prevents falls. The belt guides the wearer to the correct destination. the belt telegraphs when someone is about to do something dangerous. The belt of truth does that for us.
When we accept God's truth, we remain safe. Sometimes the belt of truth hurts a little bit. i interpret that as God making sure he can keep a tight grip on me as i go through life. The belt of truth allows God to hold me up when i stumble. The belt of truth guides me on the correct path. The belt of truth enables God to gently guide me away from a dangerous behavior. Most of all the belt of truth re-assures me that God will keep me safe from straying far from God's Grace.
Thank you, God for wrapping your belt of truth tightly around me. Amen.
Posted by Allan at July 17, 2007 09:21 PM