The New World Dictionary of American English gives two meanings for the word "Breastplate". (1) It is a piece of armor for the breast and (2) In ancient times, an embroidered cloth worn on the breast of the Jewish High Priest. It was set with 12 jewels representing the 12 tribes of Israel.
We have a ‘breastplate’ and this one is of Righteousness. When we speak of the Breastplate of Righteousness, we are saying that the Lord is our Righteousness. "Righteousness" is one of His attributes, He is ‘All Righteous’ and when we receive Christ as Savior He clothes us in His righteousness. Part of our complete armor, found in Ephesians 6:14 is the Breastplate of Righteousness (or as in the Amplified it is called the Breastplate of Integrity.) In I Thess. 5:8 it is called the Breastplate of faith and love.
Not only does this covering of Righteousness protect us from Satan’s fiery darts, but when the Father looks at us, He sees us as Righteous. He sees us covered with the Righteousness of His Son. Then we can stand before the Father and truly say "Search me O God, and know my heart…" Psalm 139:23.
Prayer: Lord, when I became your child, I received your covering of Righteousness. I am covered by You with a Breastplate of Righteousness and thereby protected from the darts of Satan. Thank You for preserving me in Your Righteousness. Amen
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