Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” Then said I: “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth.” – Jeremiah 1:4-6   REFERENCE […]

Again He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! Thus says the Lord God to these bones: “Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. – Ezekiel 37:4-5   REFERENCE Ezekiel 37:1-10   Ezekiel in this passage […]

But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts his hand to the plough and then looks behind him is useless for the kingdom of God.” – Luke 9:62 (PHILLIPS)   REFERENCE Luke 9:23-24 & 61-62 Commitment is the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, interest, pursuit, etc. It is having a sense of […]

For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves. – Luke 22:27   REFERENCE Luke 22:24-27   Have you ever been to a posh restaurant and the waiter comes and says, “I am Julius; I’m at your […]

…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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.” […]

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 […]