Being persistent in prayer can make a difference in your life and the lives of those you pray for. It is one of the greatest weapons God gives us! If you’re struggling, remember the Lord listens to our prayers. Trust Him, knowing He understands what is best in His timing. Military planners note that while …
Our salvation and God’s word in the battle are essential if we are to survive the invisible war being waged against us by our enemy. Ephesians 6:17Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. [1] The helmet kept the soldier’s head safe and was …
The good news and the shield of faith are some of the most essential pieces of the spiritual armor the Lord has given us. When we go into battle without these pieces of armor, we find ourselves without a roadmap, the Bible, and the faith that is rooted in His Word. Today, the Lord may …
As Paul gives us an analogy between weapons for the spiritual battle and the armor of a Roman soldier, we see that truth and righteousness are the foundation. Paul was under house arrest, probably in Rome. He was trying to pastor the believers who lived in Ephesus from a distance. So, while he was writing …
Paul says to stand your ground in the spiritual battle. I first read Ephesians 6 in the NIV translation. There, the word stand is used four times in four consecutive verses. Evidently, the concept of standing must be important. Ephesians 6: 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your …
We are in a spiritual battle, and we need to put on all of God’s armor. We need God’s strength to fight this battle, and He supplies the weapons. This is not a battle against other people; it is a battle against the spiritual forces that influence them. Ephesians 6: 10 A final word: Be strong …
You’re in a spiritual battle, and the Lord wants to equip you to be victorious! In this battle, the Bible gives us a clear picture of who we are up against in our spiritual walk. Today, let’s explore what Scripture teaches about our adversary and why understanding this battle is vital for our walk with …
Someday Jesus will return. The angels’ words spoken as Jesus ascended into heaven must have surprised His disciples. Think for a moment about what it must have been like to be one of Jesus’ disciples just before He ascended into heaven. Before Jesus left, He gave them last-minute instructions that would be critical to their …
You will be Jesus’ witness. These are some of the most important words Jesus spoke to the disciples before He ascended into heaven. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the …
Jesus had mentioned the Holy Spirit several times before His crucifixion. Now He gave His disciples specific instructions about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1: 4 Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. …