Friday, January 24, 2014

Warfare Spirituality: The Weapons of Our Warfare part 12

Warfare Spirituality: The Weapons of Our Warfare part 12

"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction for fortresses" 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

"be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might" (Ephesians 6:10).

The Armor of God

Ephesians 6:10-18  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.  Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,  and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.  In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.  Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.  And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

So far we looked at…

The Belt of Truth

The Breastplate of Righteousness

The Sandals of Peace

 

Now…

The Shield of Faith

Matthew 22:37  Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'
John 12:26  Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

The Helmet of Salvation

1 Thessalonians 5:8  But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

The Sword of the Spirit

Psalm 119:11  I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:105  Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Matthew 4:4  Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
1 Peter 2:2  Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
1 John 4:6  We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.

Prayer and Petition

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  Be joyful always;  pray continually;  give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 6:18-19  And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.  Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,

Other Resources  include Corporate Connectedness (being connected to other believers) and next time:  Proclamation of Truth and Demonstration of the Spirit’s Power

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