Lesson 4: Belt of Truth, part 1

Ephesians 6:14
14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth,

Here we see the first piece of supernatural military equipment. With it, God gives us the ability to effectively struggle and come out on top in our war against the evil ones, every single day. It is for WHEN they come at us, not IF. This is the first piece that gives us the ability to stand our ground and not buckle or break under pressure when the dust clears from the battle that we are in. It was called the belt of truth. And so that is the obvious big question, "What in the world is this Belt of Truth?"

A Roman Soldier's belt was a piece of ancient Roman military equipment in the form of a belt with metal fittings. The belt was broad and composed of sturdy leather and from it hung an overlapping skirt of leather straps almost like an 'apron' with decorative rivets.


It was worn with the tunic at all times and it formed the central piece of the soldier's armor holding all the rest of the equipment securely in place. From the belt hung specialized hooks and holders on which to secure the scabbard that contained the dagger, the quiver which held lances, and an apparatus on which to rest a large battle shield. Also, on the belt were clips with which to hold the breastplate in its proper place and even supplies of bread, oil and water.

So, as you can see there is a lot going on with this belt. It is the ultimate tool belt, a lot of things were hung on it, necessary things. Things you needed during a battle. In fact, it was not only designed to carry things, but it held all things together.

Without this belt you were in a mess. You were not equipped. The Roman Soldier was dead! They were not prepared. The belt held all things together. And Paul tells us that this belt of the Roman Soldier literally represented something in our spiritual battle with Satan and demons. And it was the belt of what? You do not have to pray and fast about it, you do not have to go to a conference or buy a book, you do not have to wonder about it, he fills in the blank for us. It was the belt of truth. Now, the original word for truth simply means, "That which is objectively true in any matter, pertaining to God, the duties of man, moral and religious truth." Of course, Who is the truth and Who determines truth? Jesus.

John 14:6 "Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." And we all know the Bible is where God records that truth for us to find, discover, and read all about it, which is why Jesus later says this: John 17:17 "Sanctify them by the truth; Your Word is truth."

*When do you spend time learning Truth?