Post by Les Brewer on Mar 14, 2012 8:51:51 GMT
Good day to all.I pray you are in the faith of Christ today and always.Be blessed in Him and in all you do, for His glory!
The Whole Armor of God
Eph.6:10-20
Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.This is not a suggestion but a command from the Lord through the Apostle to the Ephesian Church.The reason we are to be strong in the Lord is because we are no match for the power that the enemy of our soul has.For sure,Satan is a defeated foe,however, we still reside in the body,and until that circumstance changes,we are suseptible to the wiles (tricks,entrapments) of the devil.
He is as a roaring lion,roaming about,seeking whom he may devour (I Pet.5:8).We are to resist him steadfast in the faith (vs.9).The only way we can do this is through faith in Christ and the cross and the whole armor of God.So,what are the weapons we have to fight the enemy?Many and varied,which perform different things for us.Let's take a look at each one:
1.)TRUTH-In a post modern world where most belief systems are of the opinion that truth is what each person determines it to be for themselves,we as christians look to the word of God as our rule of faith and practice.Philosophy is the search for truth.The Bible is not a search for truth,it is the truth.The reason the world hates the word of God and those who believe it is because they do not want to believe that there are moral absolutes.They reject the idea that there is a God to whom we must give an account.The statement "Truth is relative" is one of the most rediculous statements that any person who believes they are intelligent can make.If truth is,in fact relative,at what point in life are we going to allow our small children to make decisions of their own.For example:My small grandchild of three years of age,believes that they can run out into the road in front of a car,because they don't believe that the car can hurt them.Am I to allow them to proceed with their desire because they believe one way and I believe another.After all,truth is what each person perceives it to be for themselves.How utterly stupid would people think I am in living a life like that.Any sane individual who cares anything about anyone else,can see how insane that would be.Thank God that He defines for us,as any loving parent would do for their loved one,how we should live and conduct ourselves to be a productive asset to humanity,rather than the drain on society that we see everyday,because some do live their life as though they are the only one in it.
No my friend,there is a such thing as absolute truth,and the Bible is that absolute truth.Jesus said in John 17:17,"Sanctify them by Your truth,Your word is truth".The devil and those who follow him do not like it,they can't stand it,they wish to rid the world of it and all those who believe it.This is a fact,it's been documented as truth for some time now,and only God is preventing it from taking place.
"Having girded your waist with truth..." Just as belt will hold up your pants to prevent certain embaracing moments from occuring,so too,will the word of God hold you up and prevent the devil from wreaking havoc and chaos in your life.You can trust it and depend upon it for guidance in all that you do,say and think.
Tomorrow I will continue with the breastplate of righteousness.....Until then have a blessed day in the Lord and let your light shine in the darkness.....In the Master's service......JW
The Whole Armor of God
Eph.6:10-20
Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.This is not a suggestion but a command from the Lord through the Apostle to the Ephesian Church.The reason we are to be strong in the Lord is because we are no match for the power that the enemy of our soul has.For sure,Satan is a defeated foe,however, we still reside in the body,and until that circumstance changes,we are suseptible to the wiles (tricks,entrapments) of the devil.
He is as a roaring lion,roaming about,seeking whom he may devour (I Pet.5:8).We are to resist him steadfast in the faith (vs.9).The only way we can do this is through faith in Christ and the cross and the whole armor of God.So,what are the weapons we have to fight the enemy?Many and varied,which perform different things for us.Let's take a look at each one:
1.)TRUTH-In a post modern world where most belief systems are of the opinion that truth is what each person determines it to be for themselves,we as christians look to the word of God as our rule of faith and practice.Philosophy is the search for truth.The Bible is not a search for truth,it is the truth.The reason the world hates the word of God and those who believe it is because they do not want to believe that there are moral absolutes.They reject the idea that there is a God to whom we must give an account.The statement "Truth is relative" is one of the most rediculous statements that any person who believes they are intelligent can make.If truth is,in fact relative,at what point in life are we going to allow our small children to make decisions of their own.For example:My small grandchild of three years of age,believes that they can run out into the road in front of a car,because they don't believe that the car can hurt them.Am I to allow them to proceed with their desire because they believe one way and I believe another.After all,truth is what each person perceives it to be for themselves.How utterly stupid would people think I am in living a life like that.Any sane individual who cares anything about anyone else,can see how insane that would be.Thank God that He defines for us,as any loving parent would do for their loved one,how we should live and conduct ourselves to be a productive asset to humanity,rather than the drain on society that we see everyday,because some do live their life as though they are the only one in it.
No my friend,there is a such thing as absolute truth,and the Bible is that absolute truth.Jesus said in John 17:17,"Sanctify them by Your truth,Your word is truth".The devil and those who follow him do not like it,they can't stand it,they wish to rid the world of it and all those who believe it.This is a fact,it's been documented as truth for some time now,and only God is preventing it from taking place.
"Having girded your waist with truth..." Just as belt will hold up your pants to prevent certain embaracing moments from occuring,so too,will the word of God hold you up and prevent the devil from wreaking havoc and chaos in your life.You can trust it and depend upon it for guidance in all that you do,say and think.
Tomorrow I will continue with the breastplate of righteousness.....Until then have a blessed day in the Lord and let your light shine in the darkness.....In the Master's service......JW
