“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Ephesians 6:16 With “the shield of faith” we are able to continually block against doubts and fears. Faith is to believe what God says and acting on it no matter what the
The third listed spiritual weapon of Ephesians 6 is “and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace” Ephesians 6:15. “Readiness” is “the state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness”. Our feet are what moves us. As we need a variety of shoes to fit
One of our spiritual weapons which “have divine power to demolish strongholds” 2 Corinthians 10:4 is the breastplate of righteousness: “…with the breastplate of righteousness in place,” Ephesians 6:14 Righteousness is simply obeying God, either His moral law written in the Bible, our consciences (if they are not seared because of “the godlessness and
Truth is the first listed of God’s weapons of “mighty power” Ephesians 6:10 which are available to us: “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist…” Ephesians 6:14 Truth is a powerful weapon because the primary tactic of Satan is lies and deceit. Secure truth tightly around you and it
Spiritual warfare is not an option. If we do not fight the devil with spiritual weapons we will live a defeated life. We will constantly be in a state of discouragement, bitterness and unhappiness. Ephesians 6:10-20, which explains spiritual weapons, is one of the most practical passages in the Bible. It is worth memorizing and
If we understand God’s love, we will not be afraid of anything: “… perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." 1 John 4:18 We will really believe “…that in all things God works for the good of those who love
This Bible passage is a great encouragement. It gives the solution to our nation’s problems and also to our individual problems: “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked:ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin
What does the Lord require of us? Jesus said: “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."” Matthew 11:30 He also said: “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:48 His burden is light yet He expects us to be perfect! How are the two statements reconciled? What does
“Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of
“Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of evil and cruel men.” This is one of the many passages in the Bible that