Teachings,+Halo+3

HALO 3
(Kai Stormwalker)

Master Chief 117 is back - bruised and battered, but ready to give humanity hope that the Covenant can be defeated and survival is possible.

How is survival possible? Well...skill, strategy, and teamwork come in handy, but when you get right down to the nitty gritty, it’s all about the weapons. All the quick moves and Elite cleverness in the world don’t do a lot of damage unless they are accompanied by our friends The Sniper Rifle and Mr. Flamethrower.

What makes this series so popular? Sure, it’s the mother of all console games with great features, but I think there might be something deeper. Call it a “save the planet” kind of feeling that runs inside us.

Trust me there is a Halo 3 battle going on in the spiritual world that is real.

But don’t take my word for it - take God’s word for it:

Jesus replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” (Luke 10:18)

Jesus is referring to a time in the past when Satan was kicked out of heaven like a bolt of lightning, and thus began the war on humanity:

For we do not fight against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12)

According to the Bible, after Satan was dishonorably discharged from his duties in heaven, he took a mighty army of fallen angels with him and declared war on the objects of God’s grace and love: human beings - and especially those who are in the Lord’s army as Christians.

Make no mistake, the dark forces of the spiritual world have marked you for destruction - and no amount of quick moves, strategy, or teamwork will win this fight.

But the good news is that God gave us a powerful weapon! It’s called the ‘whole armor of God’ - and here’s what it includes:

“Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all the believers everywhere. (Ephesians 6:14-18)

Like Halo 3, you need to take your time and learn how to use your weapons and defend yourself, but what it basically boils down to is study and memorize Bible passages, living life like Jesus did in terms of integrity, holiness, righteousness and faith in God for everything - and of course, stay in a constant state of prayer. If you do these things, you’ll be victorious. If you don’t, well, you’re basically dead spiritual meat.

HEAD: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS TRUTH

Satan and his army of demons have declared war on humanity. Put on your armor and finish the fight!

HEART: WHAT YOU NEED TO FEEL ABOUT THIS TRUTH

Do you get as excited about the real spiritual battle as you do about video games? If not, I’m afraid you’ve already been taken out, because God needs warriors who have a definite ‘want to’!

HANDS: WHAT YOU NEED TO DO ABOUT THIS TRUTH

The spiritual armor listed in Ephesians 6 are standard issue, but they are not permanent equipment. The Bible tells us to “put on” the armor - and the Greek word literally means to “sink into”. Every morning, remember to go through the list of weapons and “sink into” each one in a spiritual sense. You wouldn’t want to leave the house naked...right?

By the way, do you know what Master Chief John 117 refers to? The law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” (John 1:17)