The fifth piece of spiritual armor is the helmet of salvation. For the soldier, helmets are essential in battle. A helmet can protect against stones, hand weapons, projectiles, fists, impacts with the ground or other attacks aimed at the head. Soldiers knew one hit to the head could mean disaster in battle. For this reason, the helmet does more to put a soldier at ease than almost any other piece of armor.

Paul associates the helmet in the armor of God with salvation. Salvation is ultimately the best protection against Satan, since nothing, even Satan, can separate us from the love of God in Christ. We are secure in Christ.

Keeping our helmet in good repair involves checking it daily for dings and dents created by thoughts like, “God must hate me.” I’m too bad a person for Him to love me.” Or even the thought, “How can I earn God’s love?” If we notice any dents, we can repair them by remembering nothing can separate us from God’s love for us.

What part of your daily routine
Could represent taking up and putting on the helmet of salvation?

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