May the mumbling commence!
The Holy Spirit is a signet ring for the promise of God to us – a down payment, if you will. The Holy Spirit is our personal trainer who helps us have inner strength that allows Christ in the deepest and darkest areas of our lives. The Holy Spirit is also a distributor of God-given gifts.
Today we will learn about the protection that the Holy Spirit provides us in the life and death struggle that we are in against Satan and his armies. Read from Ephesians chapter six (NLT):
A final word: Be strong with the Lord's mighty power. Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the Devil. For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms.
Use every piece of God's armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared. In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere. (Verses 10-18)
Let’s do an inventory. Do we have the belt of truth? Truth is essential. If our pants fall down in the midst of battle, we will find it difficult to stand and fight.
Do we have our body armor of God’s righteousness? Trust in the righteousness of God – not in your own righteousness. God’s righteousness protects us from the attacks of the enemy.
Do we have our shoes of peace – peace that comes from the Good News? The Good News of Christ Jesus means that we have no more need to worry. We can be at peace and seek the peace of others. We can be fleet of feet and dodge the enemies’ attacks.
Do we have our shield of faith? It will stop the arrows of the devil. Satan wants us to question our relationship with God. Remember that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ (See Romans 8:31ff).
Do we have our helmet of salvation? Salvation protects our heads – our brains, our thought processes. Remember that your salvation is secure in the hands of God.
Do we have the sword of the Spirit – the word of God? It is necessary to defend ourselves and go on the offensive is need be. Immerse yourself in the Scriptures.
Do we remember to pray early and often? The power of the Holy Spirit amplifies our prayers. Pray at all times! Be persistent. Pray for your Christian brothers and sisters.
Know these concepts. They will help to protect you in the valley of shadow and death that all of us will have to travel.
Enough mumbling for now…
Peace Out
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