“Stand therefore … with truth … righteousness … the gospel of peace … the shield of faith …
And take the helmet of salvation …”
Ephesians 6:14-17a, KJV
Each piece of armor given to us, comes through putting on the Lord Jesus Christ, and is permanently put in place under the helmet of salvation. Our journey with the Lord proves the strength, need, and provision of each piece. Without the helmet of salvation, we have no hope, for we stand defenseless before the enemy under the judgment of sin and death. With—
THE HELMET OF SALVATION;
We have freedom from fear;
“Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and not be afraid:
for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song:
he also is become my salvation.
Therefore with joy
shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2,3
We are put under God’s banner;
“We will rejoice in thy salvation,
and in the name of our God
we will set up our banners
the LORD fulfill all thy petitions.”
Psalm 20:5
God gives us blessing and righteousness;
“He shall receive the blessing from the LORD,
and righteousness from the God of his salvation.”
Psalm 24:5
We receive promises of the Lord’s strength during trouble:
“He is their strength in the time of trouble.
And the LORD shall help them,
and deliver them:
he shall deliver them from the wicked,
and save them,
because they trust in him.”
Psalm 37:39,40
God’s throne opens to us:
“I will take the cup of salvation,
and call upon the name of the LORD …
Let us therefore come boldly
unto the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy,
and find grace to help in time of need.”
(Psalm 116:13; Hebrews 4:16)
We have protection when the enemy accuses:
“O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation,
thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.”
Psalm 140: 7
The Helmet of Salvation is available to all but—
Is found only in One:
“Salvation belongeth unto the LORD:
thy blessing is upon thy people.”
Psalm 3:8
Our helmet keeps us from falling:
“He only is my rock and my salvation:
he is my defence;
I shall not be moved.”
Psalm 62:6
Has taken my shame and given me glory:
“In God is my salvation and my glory:
the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.”
Psalm 62:7
Salvation is found under the banner of our God, the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the rock of our salvation. The enemy may nip at our heels, but Jesus Christ is the rock that has crushed his head. We stand on the rock none can move us from. The helmet of salvation is our victory.
“Let all those that seek thee
rejoice and be glad in thee:
let such as love thy salvation say continually,
The LORD be magnified.”
Psalm 40:16