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So today we’re talking about helmets. Out of every piece of armor a Roman soldier wore, the helmet protected one of the most important parts of his whole body — his head. A soldier could take a hit to the arm or the leg and still keep fighting, but a hit to the head could end everything. It was one of the most exposed, most vulnerable spots on the battlefield, which is exactly why the helmet was there to guard it.
Now, Paul told us to put on the helmet of salvation in Ephesians 6:17, so before we go any further, let’s define what salvation is. Simply put, salvation is being rescued. It’s God, through Jesus, closing the gap that sin created between us and Him, forgiving what we’ve done wrong and bringing us back into relationship with Him. Not because we earned it, but because He loves us. It’s a gift, not a reward, and once we receive it, it becomes part of who we are.
But here’s the tension: even though salvation itself is settled, we don’t always live like it. I think we tend to forget who we are in Christ. That’s why putting on the helmet of salvation daily is important as it reminds us who we are. Our mind is one of the most exposed places in our spiritual life, and it’s where the enemy loves to aim — so protecting it is crucial.
You see, before we knew Christ, none of us had this kind of protection. We were on our own, left to sort out truth from lies. But once we’re in Christ, our identity changes — we’re chosen, forgiven, and fully loved by God. So what we’re doing when we put on the helmet is simply reminding ourselves of these truths. Spiritual battles almost always start in the mind before they ever show up in our actions, so when we keep reminding ourselves of what’s already true, we’re not reacting to an attack, we’re just staying rooted in God’s unchanging truths.
So this week, let’s do a Daily Helmet Check.
Once a day, pause for a moment and ask, “What am I believing about myself right now?”
If what comes up lines up with what God says about you, great. Let’s thank Him for that and keep going.
If something heavier comes up, a doubt or a discouraging thought, let’s name it and replace it with one true thing God says about us — like I am loved, I am forgiven, or I am chosen.
Write that truth down somewhere you’ll see it again, like a sticky note or a note in our phone.
That’s it. A simple daily check to make sure the helmet’s still on, whether we’re in the middle of a battle or not.
Please share your thoughts or reflections in the comment section below. Your perspective might just encourage someone else on their journey.
Next week, we’ll continue our series with The Sword of the Spirit. And if you missed my last post on Putting on The Shield of Faith, you can catch it here.
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Let’s stay rooted in Christ my friend,
Founder of Rooted Living
On a Mission to help 1 million women live rooted in Christ