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In this eighth scene we see the young woman with dark brown hair & a blue dress standing on a pathway that leads off into a grassy, meadow, with tall grey mountains in the background. This is the last scene set in the spring time, which represents the woman’s early life in Christianity, a time of excitement and growing in understanding and life experiences.

In Scene 05 – A time of choices, we saw the young woman facing difficult choices in her life. This is not an isolated incident; Christians often face difficult or testing times in their faith walk. In scene 06 – Companionship along the way, the young woman is seen in conversation with fellow Christians. No doubt she will have learnt about the armour of God (in the New Testament book of Ephesians chp 06), and in this current scene she is stopping to put that armour on for the spiritual battles & difficulties ahead.

The Armour of God is provided to protect ourselves against spiritual attacks and to help us stand firm in our faith. Why do we need the Armour? Principally it is to fight unseen battles: our struggle is not against other people, but against spiritual forces of evil and deception. As the apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6: 11-12 “11 Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

With that in mind we are to stand our ground: The goal is not to attack, but to stay strong and not give up when facing temptation, fear, or doubt. Also we are to rely on God’s strength: we use God’s power and Scripture instead of trying to fight in our own limited human strength.

Ephesian 06: the armour of God.
The apostle Paul wrote about the armour of God to the Christian church in Ephesus. Ephesians 06:10-18 describes spiritual tools given to believers to stand firm against unseen evil. The Christian’s battle is against unseen spiritual forces, not other human beings. The goal is to hold your ground & to stand firm under pressure in times of testing.

01) The Belt of Truth: Secures the soldier and represents living honestly and firmly grounded in God’s truth.

02) The Breastplate of Righteousness: Protects the heart, representing Christ’s righteousness shielding a believer’s moral life.

03) The Shoes of Peace: Fitted with the gospel of peace, representing stability and readiness to share the good news.

04) The Shield of Faith: Extinguishes fiery darts or arrows of doubt and temptation sent by the enemy (Satan/the Devil).

05) The Helmet of Salvation: Protects the mind, representing the assurance of eternal life through Christ.

06) The Sword of the Spirit: The only offensive weapon listed, which is the Word of God (the Holy Bible) used to counter deception.

07) Prayer. One of the greatest weapons Christian’s wield, since it can alter reality in line with the will of our heavenly Father. The apostle Paul finishes by urging believers to pray constantly on all occasions.

How do Christians put on the armour of God?
We apply the armour of God in daily prayer by consciously putting on each piece through a focused prayer. To do this, take a few quiet moments at the start of your day to address God directly, asking Him to equip you for whatever challenges you will face. You can use this step-by-step approach as you pray through the armour:

01) Put on the belt of truth by asking God to help you reject deception and live with complete honesty today.

02) Secure the breastplate of righteousness by thanking God for Christ’s righteousness and asking Him to guard your heart and moral choices.

03) Put on the shoes of the gospel of peace by asking for calm stability and a ready heart to share peace with the people you meet.

04) Lift up the shield of faith by declaring your trust in God to block sudden doubts, worries, or temptations that come your way.

05) Place the helmet of salvation on by thanking God for your eternal security and asking Him to protect your mind from negative or fearful thoughts.

06) Take up the sword of the Spirit by choosing a specific verse from the Bible to keep in your mind and speak out when you face difficulty.

07) Finish by praying on all occasions as Paul instructs in Ephesians 06:18, keeping your heart open to God and lifting up prayers for others throughout the rest of your day.

Here’s the rough pencil sketch I drew for this scene.

The Christian journey – Scene 08 – The way seems easy (Female) – Greyscale Pencil