Armed to the Teeth

 

Put on the whole armor of God, that you

may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Eph. 6:11

The term “armed to the teeth” originated in Port Royal, Jamaica in the 1600’s, when pirates were constantly looking for ships to loot and their guns were very primitive.  They could shoot only once before a long reloading process.  Consequently, they carried a gun in each hand and possibly in each pocket.  For extra power, they would carry a knife between their teeth.  To be “armed to the teeth” meant to carry the maximum number of weapons possible.  TimesofIndia.indiatimes.com/274090.cms.

When it comes to spiritual warfare, God knows that we need to be “armed to the teeth” against our adversary, Lucifer.  Paul lists for us the weaponry of faith:  a girding of truth; a breastplate of righteousness; shoes of the Gospel of peace; the shield of faith; and the helmet of salvation. 

God has promised us victory!  So, arm yourself to the teeth with the whole armor of God -  today and every day.