Key Truths for Families - Helmet of Salvation

Good morning, Five Minute Families. The COVID-19 virus continues to wreak havoc around the globe and has struck us at church and at home. We are in the recovery phase and are thankful that no one in our family needed to be hospitalized. We are praying for those whose lives have been affected by this crazy virus. One thing that cannot be changed about me by any virus or other catastrophe? My salvation. That is one thing that Christ-followers can be sure of and know -- in Christ we are saved. Let us further explore this topic today as we pick back up our series Key Truths for Families as seen through the lens of Ephesians chapter 6 and the whole armor of God. Please check out our website - clearviewretreat.org - or your favorite podcast app for past Five Minute Family episodes to see the progression of this series through discussing Christ esteem, knowing the battle, standing firm, being held together in truth, having put on righteousness as a breastplate, being prepared with the gospel of peace, and putting faith before you as a shield. And, remember, all those pieces of the armor we are told to “Put on.” Ephesians 6:17 tells us to “take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Let’s break the first part of the verse down - take the helmet of salvation: 1. First, we must remember that verse 17 has its own verb… Take. Not the same as so many other pieces when we were told to ‘put on’ the armor. I picture this ‘take’ the same as one taking a gift. That gift is not simply fire insurance and our tickets to heaven, but it is also a revelation of new life, even on this side of eternity. 2. Second, once we have accepted the gift of the helmet, we are offered protection. The helmet protects our head. Ever had your bell rung? Or, had some sort of hit on the head? Without head protection, we are disoriented and can literally see shooting lights further rendering us unable to participate in the battle. Yet, with head protection, blows that could take us out become simply mild dis