Front-Facing Armor

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” – Ephesians 6:11 I have one last thought about the armor: it’s all in the front! If you turn and run, you have no protection for your backside—there’s nothing shielding you from behind. That’s why Paul says to stand your ground. In the ancient world, warfare was often a game of nerves. Two lines of soldiers would face off, much like in movies like Braveheart or Gladiator. While those films make battle scenes look chaotic and muddled, in reality, the lines were ordered and distinct. The real danger came not from clashing head-on, but from breaking ranks and running away. In truth, real battles weren’t chaotic melees. History describes two tight, disciplined lines of soldiers, often separated by a gap of ten to fifteen feet. For hours, each side would throw projectiles,