Monday, June 29, 2026

Daily Devotion: Praying in the Spirit by J.E. Smith


Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13-20 KJV 

Key Verse:  "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"
- Ephesians 6:18 KJV

After describing the full armor of God, Paul concludes with a vital instruction in Ephesians 6:18, praying always in the Spirit. This is not another piece of armor, but the way we actively engage in spiritual warfare while wearing it.

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Daily Devotion: The Sword of the Spirit by J.E. Smith


Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13-20 KJV

Key Verse:  "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:" - Ephesians 6:17 KJV

As we come to the final piece of the armor of God, we are given our only offensive weapon, the sword of the Spirit, identified in Ephesians 6:17 as the Word of God. While the other pieces protect us, the sword enables us to actively engage and overcome the enemy.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Daily Devotion: The Helmet of Salvation by J.E. Smith


Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13-20 KJV

Key Verse:  "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:" - Ephesians 6:17 KJV

As we continue with the armor of God, we come to the helmet of salvation. In Ephesians 6:17, this piece of armor protects the head and the mind. In spiritual warfare, the mind is a primary battleground, where thoughts, doubts, fears, and lies often take root.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Daily Devotion: The Shield of Faith by J.E. Smith


Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13-20 KJV

Key Verse:  "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."
- Ephesians 6:16 KJV

As we continue through the armor of God, we come to the shield of faith. In Ephesians 6:16, Paul emphasizes its importance with the phrase “above all”, showing how essential faith is in spiritual warfare.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Daily Devotion: The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace by J.E. Smith


Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13-20 KJV 

Key Verse:  "And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;"
- Ephesians 6:15 KJV

As we continue with the armor of God, we come to the shoes of the gospel of peace. In Ephesians 6:15, this piece of armor represents readiness and stability. A soldier’s footwear was essential for standing firm and advancing with confidence. Spiritually, the gospel gives us that same stability. Because we have peace with God through Jesus Christ, we are no longer standing on uncertain ground, we are anchored.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Daily Devotion: The Breastplate of Righteousness by J.E. Smith


Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13-20 KJV
 

Key Verse:  "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;"
- Ephesians 6:14 KJV

As we continue in the armor of God, we come to the breastplate of righteousness. In Ephesians 6:14, this piece of armor protects the most vital area, the heart. Spiritually, it guards our inner life: our thoughts, emotions, and convictions.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Daily Devotion: The Belt of Truth by J.E. Smith


Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13-20 KJV 

Key Verse:  "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;"
- Ephesians 6:14 KJV

As we move deeper into spiritual warfare, we come to the Armor of God. The first piece mentioned in Ephesians 6:14 is the belt of truth. This is not by accident, truth is foundational. Without it, none of the other armor holds in place.

Daily Devotion: Praying in the Spirit by J.E. Smith

Bible Reading:  Ephesians 6:13-20 KJV   Key Verse:  " Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching...