esmaspäev, veebruar 07, 2005
We Are in a War
OneVoice Devotional
Monday, February 7, 2005
Dear Friend,
We are in a war - fighting fallen angels now in league with Satan. Our army is
much more valuable than any in the physical realm - it is the army of the Lord!
Not one inch of progress will be uncontested by Satan and his minions. In
Ephesians 6:11-12, Paul warns of Satan's plans directed toward each of us. In
other words, Satan tailors his attacks to fit each person. If you're in the
military, you know the tactics of warfare are always changing and that soldiers
must be continually instructed and familiarized with these new techniques. What
soldier goes into battle without proper training? The results would be
disastrous! We, too, need to be consistently equipping ourselves with new and
improved weapons of warfare and be alert to how the enemy of our souls may be
changing his strategy. We must intently scope out areas in our lives and in
those we love where the enemy may be trying to get a foothold!
"We use God's mighty weapons, not mere worldly weapons, to knock down the
Devil's strongholds. With these weapons we break down every proud argument that
keeps people from knowing God. With these weapons we conquer their rebellious
ideas, and we teach them to obey Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
This is a very real war and we need to be dressed in full armor. Let Christ
Jesus Himself be the armor that you wear. "But put on the Lord Jesus
Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts."
(Romans 13:14) He is truth, righteousness and peace. Our faith and salvation
is in Him Who is the Word.
"Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the
breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of
the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will
be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of
salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God; praying always
with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with
all perseverance and supplication for all the saints." Ephesians 6:14-18
Notice that the only unprotected part in the armor is the back. This tells us we
must not turn and run, but to continually advance, taking back territory lost to
the enemy from the Fall. Paul urged his readers to "make the most of the
time" - being continually active in Christian witness and service.
Remaining on the offensive includes knowing where the battle is being fought.
The first activity mentioned once we have donned the armor is prayer. The place
and time of your prayer will be the battle's focal point.
Take a stand in Him, come to your enemy without fear, responding only in the
power and with the love of Christ. He is your armor; you are hidden in Him. Your
weakness, fear, and hostility will be covered by His strength, courage and
love.
We engage in spiritual warfare by the sheer act of pursuing Christ. Scripture
admonishes us to stand firm against the Devil and the evil forces of this world
by employing the full armor of God. BIBLE ANSWER MAN's Hank Hanegraaff tells
more in his FREE article, "What is Spiritual Warfare?":
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/lwghkd_ibbftf.html
Thoughts are extremely powerful tools that Satan can use to hinder our
relationship with Christ. Dr. Charles Stanley of IN TOUCH shows us how we are to
counteract negative thoughts that may infiltrate our mind. Read more in his FREE
article, "Whatever is True":
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/qmazlm_ibbftf.html
May the Lord richly bless you!
The Oneplace.com Team
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/culanh_ibbftf.html
Listen for Life!
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Monday, February 7, 2005
Dear Friend,
We are in a war - fighting fallen angels now in league with Satan. Our army is
much more valuable than any in the physical realm - it is the army of the Lord!
Not one inch of progress will be uncontested by Satan and his minions. In
Ephesians 6:11-12, Paul warns of Satan's plans directed toward each of us. In
other words, Satan tailors his attacks to fit each person. If you're in the
military, you know the tactics of warfare are always changing and that soldiers
must be continually instructed and familiarized with these new techniques. What
soldier goes into battle without proper training? The results would be
disastrous! We, too, need to be consistently equipping ourselves with new and
improved weapons of warfare and be alert to how the enemy of our souls may be
changing his strategy. We must intently scope out areas in our lives and in
those we love where the enemy may be trying to get a foothold!
"We use God's mighty weapons, not mere worldly weapons, to knock down the
Devil's strongholds. With these weapons we break down every proud argument that
keeps people from knowing God. With these weapons we conquer their rebellious
ideas, and we teach them to obey Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
This is a very real war and we need to be dressed in full armor. Let Christ
Jesus Himself be the armor that you wear. "But put on the Lord Jesus
Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts."
(Romans 13:14) He is truth, righteousness and peace. Our faith and salvation
is in Him Who is the Word.
"Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the
breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of
the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will
be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of
salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God; praying always
with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with
all perseverance and supplication for all the saints." Ephesians 6:14-18
Notice that the only unprotected part in the armor is the back. This tells us we
must not turn and run, but to continually advance, taking back territory lost to
the enemy from the Fall. Paul urged his readers to "make the most of the
time" - being continually active in Christian witness and service.
Remaining on the offensive includes knowing where the battle is being fought.
The first activity mentioned once we have donned the armor is prayer. The place
and time of your prayer will be the battle's focal point.
Take a stand in Him, come to your enemy without fear, responding only in the
power and with the love of Christ. He is your armor; you are hidden in Him. Your
weakness, fear, and hostility will be covered by His strength, courage and
love.
We engage in spiritual warfare by the sheer act of pursuing Christ. Scripture
admonishes us to stand firm against the Devil and the evil forces of this world
by employing the full armor of God. BIBLE ANSWER MAN's Hank Hanegraaff tells
more in his FREE article, "What is Spiritual Warfare?":
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/lwghkd_ibbftf.html
Thoughts are extremely powerful tools that Satan can use to hinder our
relationship with Christ. Dr. Charles Stanley of IN TOUCH shows us how we are to
counteract negative thoughts that may infiltrate our mind. Read more in his FREE
article, "Whatever is True":
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/qmazlm_ibbftf.html
May the Lord richly bless you!
The Oneplace.com Team
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/culanh_ibbftf.html
Listen for Life!
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