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SPIRITUAL WARFARE:  THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT

…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God - Ephesians 6:17 REFERENCE Ephesians 6:10-17 To wrap up this series on Spiritual Warfare, let’s look at the last piece of armor the Apostle Paul talked about, “The Sword of the Spirit,” which is the Word of God. A sword is a bladed weapon used for battles, especially in ancient times. Hebrews 4:12, makes us understand that the Word of God is sharper than any double-edged sword, potent in both the seen and the unseen realms. Therefore, using the sword of the Spirit means, using the Word of God to engage...
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: GOSPEL OF PEACE

And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; And take the helmet of salvation… - Ephesians 6:15 & 17   REFERENCE Ephesians 6:10-17.   Today, we will look at two of the armors we were instructed to arm ourselves with in this bible passage. They are: to shod our feet with the gospel of peace; i.e. be ready to move and spread the gospel of peace wherever God leads, and to take the helmet of salvation. If the gospel of peace is preached all over the world, and people receive it, it will mean less havoc in the world;...
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: SHIELD OF FAITH

Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. - Ephesians 6:16   REFERENCE  Ephesians 6:10-17.   The Apostle Paul, in our passage, wants believers to stand in the strength and power of the Almighty and to put on the whole armor of God (not some), in order to repel the attacks of Satan.  Today, we will be considering “The shield of Faith." A shield is often used to intercept attacks or blows; it is held in the hand or mounted on the wrist or forearm. In...
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

Stand therefore…having put on the breastplate of righteousness - Ephesians 6:14   REFERENCE Ephesians 6:10-17   A breastplate is a piece of armor that covers the chest to protect it from injury; especially in a battle. Righteousness on the other hand, as defined by the dictionary is, “The quality of being morally right or justifiable.” Isaiah 64:6 shows us that our own righteousness is like filthy rags when compared to God’s righteousness; this means, we can’t measure up to God’s righteousness on our own. However, God in His mercy bestowed the gift of righteousness on every believer through the sacrifice...
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: THE ARMOR OF GOD

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11   REFERENCE Ephesians 6:10-17   As believers, we must understand that we are engaged in warfare. Many things we blame God for are actually orchestrated by Satan. Many things we take the blame for are equally influenced by Satan. I know one of Satan’s greatest successes in today’s world is to make people believe he is not there… Life is not a funfair, it is warfare. Whether you believe it or not, there is a battle going on...
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CONSIDER YOUR WAYS!

Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying, “Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins?” - Haggai 1:3-4 REFERENCE Haggai 1:1-8   Background: Haggai was sent with a message for the Jews that returned from captivity in Babylon. When they first came back to Jerusalem, they started rebuilding the destroyed temple of God but later stopped it for 14 years. In those years of the temple’s neglect, they went about their businesses, amassed wealth, built well-paneled houses, and planted vineyards, while the temple rotted away. Meanwhile, as well as they thought...
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BE CHRISTLIKE: FORGIVE!

If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him. - Luke 17:3-4   REFERENCE Luke 17:1-4   Forgiveness, a powerful concept in the bible, is at the root of our Christian experience. Romans 5:8 says, “…While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Love cannot exist where forgiveness is absent; we know love because God first forgave us. This is critical because as humans, we will always...
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BARREN GROUND

Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Please notice, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees; but the water is bad, and the ground barren.” II Kings 2:19   REFERENCE II Kings 2:19-21   There are many places and conditions which are externally very pleasant and yet are internally barren and bitter. Jericho was one of such places. Though, it was a city of palm trees and dates, a place of gardens – a beautiful city. Yet, the water there was bad - what was coming out of the place was bad; so, life...
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PRAISE FROM A FOREIGNER

So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner? - Luke 17:14-18   REFERENCE Luke 17:11-19   The staggering ratio of the thankful to the unthankful in this story calls for deep reflection and largely inspired today’s devotional. It beat Jesus that thanksgiving was found only in the mouth of a foreigner; hence, His question: “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?” This question proves that there are usually more people on prayer lines than there...
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THE PROMISE KEEPER

My covenant I will not break, nor alter the word that has gone out of My lips - Psalm 89:34   REFERENCE Psalm 89:33-37   We serve a God who honors His Word more than His name. He is bound to His promises regardless of us. There are certain kinds of people that give you a check and you can confidently go to the bank knowing that you can cash the check comfortably, because their net worth can handle what is written on the check. Likewise, you can ‘go to the bank’ with anything God tells you and you can...
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