“We Are at War”


BIBLE READING: Ephesians 3- Philippians 1

                Make no mistake about it, we are at war!  The stakes are too high for us to become complacent and content with the status quo, we must be prepared.  Our enemy is intelligent, crafty and is equipped with devises that make weapons of mass destruction look like bottle rockets. Even though his weapons are only described as darts, they are called “fiery darts”.  When it hits, it may only sting a little bit, but the fire that ensues will destroy anything and everything in its path. Paul issues us a stiff warning in Ephesians 6.10-20 that we must pay close attention too.  When the Devil comes… and he will come, we must be prepared or else he will overtake us. The good news is that God has provided for us everything we need to be able to “stand against the schemes of the devil” (Ephesians 6.11).  He calls it the Christian Armor, and it is composed of things that are much stronger than a million layers of Kevlar.  The components of this armor are stronger than anything this world has ever know, that is because they did not come from this world.  This armor is made up of things like Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Faith, Salvation and the Spirit; these are things that only come from God.  So be on guard Christian…everyday be on guard, because the devil waits around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour (I Peter 5.8


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