The Helmet of Salvation

Scripture

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. - Ephesians 6:17 (NIV)

Ephesians 6:17 tells us to put on “the helmet of salvation.” In other words, think like someone who has received Jesus Christ and is renewing their mind with God’s Word (Romans 12:2). First Corinthians 2:16 says we have been given the mind of Christ. This means we can line up our thoughts with God’s Word and think like He thinks—good, positive, hopeful, believing thoughts.

The devil wants to fill our minds with negative, discouraging, and doubting thoughts. He wants us to look around at our present circumstances and believe nothing will ever change and that nothing good will ever happen. But God wants us to think like He thinks. He desires for us to agree with Him and His Word. He wants us to be positive, hopeful, and expectant, believing that anything is possible with Him.

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Tip

“The more we trust God, step out in the face of fear, and do what His Word says, the stronger our faith will grow.”
— Joyce Meyer

Study Suggestion

Put on the “helmet of salvation" by first taking an inventory of what you are thinking about. Identify the thoughts that are negative and go against what God’s Word says about who you are and what you have in Christ. Then, go to the Word of God and find scriptures to replace the negative thoughts with what God’s Word says about you.