Get Ready
I find it interesting that I read this particular passage of scripture this morning.
"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Today is a battle. A battle of the wills. A battle of the minds. Nevermind all the battles that this passage describes. How is one to survive in this world with normal things happening, plus all the pain that we can feel and now there's talk of spiritual battles too?
Crap!
Here's a couple of tools/weapons to get us through.
1. Close or Dear Friends
Philipians 4:1 "Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!"
2. Choose Not to be Anxious
Philipians 4: 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And Here's the promise that comes after verse 6.
7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I am not alone. I am blessed.
I will go into more details about putting on the armor in the next post.
Bless you today as you trust in the One who will win the battle.
Alanne.
"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Today is a battle. A battle of the wills. A battle of the minds. Nevermind all the battles that this passage describes. How is one to survive in this world with normal things happening, plus all the pain that we can feel and now there's talk of spiritual battles too?
Crap!
Here's a couple of tools/weapons to get us through.
1. Close or Dear Friends
Philipians 4:1 "Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!"
2. Choose Not to be Anxious
Philipians 4: 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And Here's the promise that comes after verse 6.
7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I am not alone. I am blessed.
I will go into more details about putting on the armor in the next post.
Bless you today as you trust in the One who will win the battle.
Alanne.
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