The Armor of our Salvation!

Which one are you:

1. Indecisive 
2. Receptive
3. Argumentative
4. Passive

• If you are indecisive, you are probably still choosing which one you are. 
• If you are receptive, you are probably saying; “Why not. I’m going to play along”!
• If you are argumentative, you are finding ways to find fault or how ridiculous this is! 
• If you are are passive, you are in line with receptive; which in your mind you are saying; “Let’s do this”!

Are you wondering why I am asking you to consider your disposition or put another way, a developed character? It’s because many of us do not realize those in our daily lives influence our attitude and altitude of success or failure by being able to choose! 

Look at today’s world. Take for instance something as simple as buying Dove soap, When you go to a department store, there are at least 15 varieties to choose from. You usually buy the Dove white soap; however, the Cucumber and Green Tea smells good, and so does the Shea Butter and Warm Vanilla. Then you look down, let out a heavy sigh and say, “Oh wow, there’s more. Then you begin to wonder if you would be pleased with a new fragrance of soap! Well you won’t know until you give it a try!

Now if you give it too much thought, you can become frustrated and indecisive; whereas, being in that state of mind disrupts your “Peace” of mind - which escalates into being argumentative (which is a form of fear) because you are thinking, “Why do they have so many choices? All I came here for is some soap!” 

Philippians 4:4-7 AMPC 

4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice!

5 Let all men know and perceive and recognize your unselfishness (your considerateness, your forbearing spirit). The Lord is near [He is coming soon].

6 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.

7 And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

The reason why many of us don’t have “Peace”, is we are in the wrong Spirit! We are not allowing the Holy Spirit in us to lead and guide us in our choices, decisions, and even our words that bring about calmness in you and those around you! It’s a wonderful state of mind to be in - and nothing can penetrate it either; because it’s that powerful! 

Now let’s talk about receptive and passive that go hand in hand. Being willing and open is good to a certain point. It depends on what it is you are agreeing to do! Most people who are receptive do have a strong sense of character. They listen before responding and are in agreement of a change, with the exception, it will improve a condition or environment. However, those who are passive generally do not. The concept of passive is to please others to a point of acceptance - being in agreement to what everybody else is doing, you know, follow the crowd per say! 

We all get agitated and distraught many times in our lives, and over the years of my life, I have often wondered what being at Rest, being at Peace, and Leaning my entire human personality on God meant - as Paul spoke about often.

I Timothy 1:16-19 AMPC

13 Though I formerly blasphemed and persecuted and was shamefully and outrageously and aggressively insulting [to Him], nevertheless, I obtained mercy because I had acted out of ignorance in unbelief.
14 And the grace (unmerited favor and blessing) of our Lord [actually] flowed out superabundantly and beyond measure for me, accompanied by faith and love that are [to be realized] in Christ Jesus.
15 The saying is sure and true and worthy of full and universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus (the Messiah) came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am foremost.
16 But I obtained mercy for the reason that in me, as the foremost [of sinners], Jesus Christ might show forth and display all His perfect long-suffering and patience for an example to [encourage] those who would thereafter believe on Him for [the gaining of] eternal life.
17 Now to the King of eternity, incorruptible and immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever (to the ages of ages). Amen (so be it).
18 This charge and admonition I commit in trust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with prophetic intimations which I formerly received concerning you, so that inspired and aided by them you may wage the good warfare,
19 Holding fast to faith (that leaning of the entire human personality on God in absolute trust and confidence) and having a good (clear) conscience. By rejecting and thrusting from them [their conscience], some individuals have made shipwreck of their faith.

Now I know, it is our weapon of warfare against the evil spirits that are relentless in our thoughts to disrupt a sound mind. Once in that state of mind, the power is yours to keep you victorious in your mental health, your physical health, and your spiritual health! 

Nothing missing, Nothing broken!