September 21, 2024
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Reading along with us in Leviticus and Ephesians? Here’s today’s reading:
Ephesians 6 (NIV)
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2“Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.……Continue Reading
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Obviously we do not have slaves but on our daily walk being an employee we are to work as if working for God not the employer. How much nicer our day would be. No matter what we are doing do It for the lord.
Putting on the armor of God is something that needs to be done every single day upon waking To be ready for the plans of the devil and evil in the dark world we live in. Against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm. We can only do this with the sword of the spirit which is God’s word. We need whole armor to be ready and pray for this daily in the spirit.
God through Paul is teaching us to take up the whole armour of God. vs 11,13. For we are in a battle whether we realize it or not. It is not against flesh and blood but it is a spiritual battle against the Prince and Power of the air {Satan} and his demonic forces. vs 11, 12, 13. This is a battle that we can never win in the flesh; but must be girded with all the things that God instructs us to have. They are the belt of His truth; for He is truth and there is no truth if it doesn`t agree with Him. It would only be opinions and not actual truth. He says that He is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Him. Also all men are liars. John 14:6 {Jesus saith unto him; I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.} Romans 3:4b {Let God be true, but every man a liar, —–}. Everything must be checked against God`s word to see if it is true for God never lies. Secondly, we are instructed to have on the breastplate of righteousness. This would be His righteousness for we are not righteous without Him. Thirdly we are to have our feet prepared for the gospel of peace. To peacefully share the gospel with peace whether we are being attacked or not. Fourth, we are to take the shield of faith to protect us from the evil one and those that he controls. Fifth, we have the helmet of salvation. Another protection from the evil one to try to make us doubt our salvation. But God promises us that we are sealed with the Holy Spirit. Sixth, we are to take the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. We rebuke the devil with the word of God; just as Jesus did in the wilderness in Matthew 4. It is also our instruction book by God. His love letter to us. Then Paul says prayer which is needed for him and all believers. Only God can truly help us in our time of need when fighting the good fight. I don`t think these are given in any particular order for they are all important in our walk with Him. But once coming to Christ in salvation; we are to be fully equipped in all these things. But I have found that it is most important to come before God in prayer seeking to know Him and His Holy Word of God. {Bible}. Then the other things will start to fall in place. As we draw closer to Him; He will draw closer to us. When I got saved as a 20 year old I didn`t know the Bible very well except for some Bible people like Moses, Noah, Daniel, David, and a few others. I also knew that God created everything, and Jesus died for us. Probably not much beyond that. I didn`t know that I could have a personal relationship with Christ or how to get saved. I thought that my good works had to out weigh my bad things. I knew I was a sinner but that I thought I had to earn my way to Heaven. I thought I was a good person at least compared to others. Note that this is self righteousness which is a sin. Anyways I share this to perhaps help others. Titus 3:5 {Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy, He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. {Holy Spirit}. Other scripture says all our righteousness is as fifty rags. Isaiah 64:6 {But we are all as a unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as fifty rags; and we do all fade like a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind have taken us away.} God bless you all. Eph. 6:24{Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.}
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I pray to comply with verses 19-20.
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13 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.
I have the Full Armor of God memorized, it is becoming more and more my weapon of choice.
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Ephesians 6 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the devils schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Our strength comes from the Lord, not from ourselves. And the battle is not against people, but against the dark, spritual forces that come from the evil one. God is stronger than these forces, and he gives us what we need to fight against it. When we put on the full armor of God, we can overcome it. Thank you Lord for this truth.
As in his other letters Paul gives instructions how to function in relationship in certain contexts. What is unique here is that he gives instruction to those in authority as well as those under authority. As we all often find ourselves in both arenas, we must act in a way that honors authority, and when we are in authority not lauding it over those under us or not treating them in a way contrary to how God treats us. And how significant is every element of the amor of God. As we seek the security that comes from salvation, the purity that righteousness brings to our hearts, the stability that comes with truth, the faith that helps us choose right from wrong, the word that provides all the information we need to defend against the lies, and the gospel that helps us lead people to Jesus, we will find the power to overcome evil and to live for God. How important it is to remember that people are not our enemy, but the kingdom of darkness is. And let’s not forget the importance of prayer..direct access to our great God to seek His assistance in every aspect of life and ministry for Him!
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