The Armor of God - The Breastplate of Righteousness

Obviously the Rapture did not come else I will not be here to post another message. Anyway, there will be another year - 2012.
It is interesting to note that the apostle Paul describe the pieces of the Armor of God in a certain order. If I were to write the scriptures, I would have started from the top (helmet) down to the soles (shoes). No, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Paul started with the belt and then he moved to the breastplate.
Ephesians 6:14
New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁴ Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

We must first be convinced of the truth that Jesus wants us to know that we know that we know - the truth that there is now no more condemnation for those of us who are in Christ. Jesus died for our sins and paid the ultimate price and because of that, the Father is very delighted with His sacrifice. Knowing the truth is only part of the weapon we need to counter the evil one.
We also need to put on the breastplate of righteousness. The Roman breastplate is one solid piece of metal that the soldier puts on to protect the thrusts and stabs of the sword as well as the arrows. Interestingly enough the breastplate needs to be strapped and tied at the back and to ensure it is worn properly, someone needs to help fasten it.
My friend, the Lord Himself is the One who will help to fasten the breastplate on us as He helps us put on the armor and once we have the breastplate on, we have protection over the most important organ in our bodies - the heart. We need to be convinced that we are on righteousness ground and therefore no weapons formed against us shall stand in our way - Isaiah 54:17
New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁷ No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from Me,” says the LORD.