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Faithfully Thinking: Out Loud | Episode 3: Name-Dropping vs. Calling Upon
Welcome to Faithfully Thinking Out Loud, where holy snark meets serious faith and we refuse to let the enemy have the last word.
We’ve been walking through the Armor of God, piece by piece, and so far we’ve cinched up the Belt of Truth and taken a good, hard look in the mirror. Because if your belt is loose, your armor sags — and nobody fights well in pajama pants.
This week we’re digging into a battlefield lesson straight out of Acts 19: the story of the Sons of Sceva — seven guys who tried to fake authority in Jesus’ Name and ended up streaking through town bruised and humiliated. Why? Because there’s a world of difference between naming Jesus and calling upon Jesus. One is cosplay. The other is combat.
So if you’ve ever wondered what it really means to walk in Christ’s authority, how to avoid getting spiritually pantsed in the fight, and how to strap on your armor so it actually holds up when SHTF, you’re in the right place.
Let’s get into it.”
Lyrics
“Suit Me Up, Lord”
Verse 1Belt of truth, it holds me fast,Your Word the anchor, built to last.No lie can shake, no shadow bend,I’m strapped in Christ until the end.
ChorusSuit me up, Lord, armor strong,Your Name my shield, my battle song.Clothed in Christ, I will not fall,I stand, I fight — You’ve won it all.
Verse 2Shoes of peace, they plant my ground,When chaos rages all around.I walk with calm, I will not flee,Your gospel steadying my feet.
ChorusSuit me up, Lord, armor strong,Your Name my shield, my battle song.Clothed in Christ, I will not fall,I stand, I fight — You’ve won it all.
Verse 3Breastplate shining, heart secure,Your righteousness, forever sure.No shame, no guilt, no fiery dart,Can pierce the cover on my heart.
BridgeI’m not exposed, I’m not alone,Your Spirit marks me as Your own.From head to toe, I’m battle-dressed,In Christ I’m covered, fully blessed.
Final ChorusSuit me up, Lord, armor strong,Your Name my shield, my battle song.Clothed in Christ, I will not fall,I stand, I fight — You’ve won it all.
Battle Declaration:
Say it with me:I don’t just say His Name — I stand in it.I am girded with truth,I walk in the shoes of peace,and I am clothed in Christ’s righteousness.The enemy can’t strip me, trip me, or trick me.I belong to Jesus Christ — covered, called, and commissioned.That is my battle cry, and that is my stand.”
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scbailey.substack.com/subscribe
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By Faithfully Thinking | S.C. BaileyWelcome to Faithfully Thinking Out Loud, where holy snark meets serious faith and we refuse to let the enemy have the last word.
We’ve been walking through the Armor of God, piece by piece, and so far we’ve cinched up the Belt of Truth and taken a good, hard look in the mirror. Because if your belt is loose, your armor sags — and nobody fights well in pajama pants.
This week we’re digging into a battlefield lesson straight out of Acts 19: the story of the Sons of Sceva — seven guys who tried to fake authority in Jesus’ Name and ended up streaking through town bruised and humiliated. Why? Because there’s a world of difference between naming Jesus and calling upon Jesus. One is cosplay. The other is combat.
So if you’ve ever wondered what it really means to walk in Christ’s authority, how to avoid getting spiritually pantsed in the fight, and how to strap on your armor so it actually holds up when SHTF, you’re in the right place.
Let’s get into it.”
Lyrics
“Suit Me Up, Lord”
Verse 1Belt of truth, it holds me fast,Your Word the anchor, built to last.No lie can shake, no shadow bend,I’m strapped in Christ until the end.
ChorusSuit me up, Lord, armor strong,Your Name my shield, my battle song.Clothed in Christ, I will not fall,I stand, I fight — You’ve won it all.
Verse 2Shoes of peace, they plant my ground,When chaos rages all around.I walk with calm, I will not flee,Your gospel steadying my feet.
ChorusSuit me up, Lord, armor strong,Your Name my shield, my battle song.Clothed in Christ, I will not fall,I stand, I fight — You’ve won it all.
Verse 3Breastplate shining, heart secure,Your righteousness, forever sure.No shame, no guilt, no fiery dart,Can pierce the cover on my heart.
BridgeI’m not exposed, I’m not alone,Your Spirit marks me as Your own.From head to toe, I’m battle-dressed,In Christ I’m covered, fully blessed.
Final ChorusSuit me up, Lord, armor strong,Your Name my shield, my battle song.Clothed in Christ, I will not fall,I stand, I fight — You’ve won it all.
Battle Declaration:
Say it with me:I don’t just say His Name — I stand in it.I am girded with truth,I walk in the shoes of peace,and I am clothed in Christ’s righteousness.The enemy can’t strip me, trip me, or trick me.I belong to Jesus Christ — covered, called, and commissioned.That is my battle cry, and that is my stand.”
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scbailey.substack.com/subscribe