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WELCOME TO GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING

THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE:  STAY ARMED AGAINST THE ENEMY

God woke me early with the verses in Ephesian chapter 6 and a though I want to share.

Eph 6:10-13 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

People are always saying how we need to put on the armor of God every day. That is good to have a few moments of a morning to check your spirit man before going out the door. You look in the mirror and make sure you are dressed appropriately for the day. Why would we not check our armor.

But we know the battle plans of the enemy. He could attack at any moment. We have to be good soldiers and be ready. I believe there is some armor we should never take off. Let’s look at the list.

Eph 6:14-17 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

After reading the list, I am wondering why you would have to put on your armor every day. Truth and righteousness, yes we need those in our homes. We don’t lay them down at the door. If we have studies and are learning God’s word, I don’t know how we would remove the shoes. Without faith we cannot please God. We need our faith always. The shield protects us from all the negative things the enemy tries to put in our minds. Our salvation should always be worn. We are children of God. That is our identity. It comes through salvation. Knowing who we are in Christ keeps us from falling for a lot of the enemy’s traps. Any good soldier would have their sword close if they know the enemy could attack at any moment. Our word is our weapon. Jesus showed us how to use our swords when he was being tempted of the devil.  “It is written.” Then he would quote the appropriate verse to the enemy.

Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

We are called to pray and watch with all perseverance for the body of Christ. We are always on duty. Our identity as Christians cannot be something we lay down and pick up. Take time and check your armor, make sure all the pieces are in place. We are in a battle for the soul of our nation. This is not a war the enemy will win, but we have to be prepared for the fight.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

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