“And give him no rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it a praise in the earth.” Isaiah 62:7 October 17, 2023 The tiny nation of Israel has been under siege since its founding in 1948 as a homeland for Jews from all parts of the world. Arab nations surrounding Israel have attempted on three […]
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians 6:17 October 16, 2023 When Jesus confronted the devil in the wilderness (Matt. 4:1-11), He fought him with Scripture. Here is our example for hand to hand combat with Satan who uses temptation, stealth, and deception
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians 6:17 October 13, 2023 The Christian warrior must know how to think in responding to difficulties, in exercising discernment, and planning for the future. Learn from how Satan launched his attack against Adam and Eve (Gen.
“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;” Ephesians 6:16 October 12, 2023 The current war between Israel and Hamas, among other things, should give us a heightened awareness of what is at stake in the invisible war in which we
“And, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” Ephesians 6:15 October 11, 2023 If your feet slip in a fight for your life you are in serious trouble. The “caliga” was a half-boot with soles approximately 1/2” thick heavily studded with nail-like studs for foot stability
“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.” Ephesians 6:14 October 10, 2023 With much attention being drawn toward the war in Israel we are reminded that proper equipment for battle is a must. There has to be protection for the mid-section. For the Roman soldier
“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” Eph. 6:14 October 9, 2033 “You can’t handle the truth.” The iconic line from the movie, “A Few Good Men,” uttered by Col. Jessup may very well be the epitaph of the unregenerate human heart. It has been
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“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth….” Ephesians 6:13-14 October 6, 2023 Mary is overwhelmed. Three small children to tend to, a part-time job in a local
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 October 5, 2023 As Christians we must never underestimate the strength of the enemy. Indeed, we were formerly in
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” Ephesians 6:10 October 4, 2023 Power is the ability to do and act. As has been noted, we as Christians have been given our call to arms (“Put on the full armor of God”). Satan’s evil schemes are built around stealth and
