A Fight to the Finish [From Ephesians 6:10-18; The Message]:
10-12And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.
13-18Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
It's a great day to reflect on the One Who sustains us with strength...For more of encouraging posts, please visit Spiritual Sundays.
10-12And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.
13-18Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
It's a great day to reflect on the One Who sustains us with strength...For more of encouraging posts, please visit Spiritual Sundays.
Thank you sisters Ginger and Charlotte for hosting this special place of nourishment. God bless you all and "Be strong in the Lord's mighty power!" - Ephesians 6:10.
thank you for your encouragement!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard that song before. It's beautiful. I think deep inside we are all children.
ReplyDeleteI needed to hear the scriptures you shared and it was so plain in the version you chose.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Powerful Scriptures. And they certainly are clear and easy to understand from the message. I had never heard this song before. Thank you for posting.
ReplyDeleteWe constantly have to be reminded of this, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe Message translation is so powerful! Thank you for sharing with us.:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reminder to be all we can be...and use our gifts to love and encourage others.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and prayers, andrea
Have a great weekend. Praying for you and for your family - you are always so encouraging I pray that God will do something really special for you this weekend. Sarah
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear friend, for finding the utmost encouragement for us as we visit you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful song! This is the first time hearing it for me.I will keep your family in my prayers
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Ginger
What a beautiful song, and thank you for sharing, I am so glad that God has given me this armor, I don't know where I would be if I didn't have it.
ReplyDeleteI will certainly be praying for yours son
Blessings,
Sue
Very encouraging, thank you.
ReplyDeleteI loved this song..thanks for sharing it. Isn't it wonderful that He gives us everything we need to defend ourselves in these battles? All we have to do is use them. I will pray for your son. Blessings to you, Debbie
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Have a good Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI don't normally read this translation. "Be prepared. You are up against far more than you can handle on your own." WOW! I love that wording.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and for your sick son today.
Putting on the armor is the only way we will be able to defeat satan...thanks for reminding us of this powerful scripture...
ReplyDeletechasity
This was awesome Rosel!
ReplyDeleteOn our own, we are so weak! But He makes us Strong!!