On My Way

Hello Friends,

For the next few weeks I  will not be posting a regular blog. We are leaving today to go back to our home state to settle some things there, concerning  And so for at least a couple of weeks, I will try to at least post a scripture every day until I get back to the usual ones.  So I hope that you will stick with me during this time.  Please keep us in your prayers as we take care of the things we need to do to finally settle in our new home.

In the mean time, thanks so much for your support of reading this blog as I have considered it a privilege to bring to you a bit of God's word every day. He is so real to me and I am so blessed to have shared him with you.

Take care, and may he so ever richly bless you and yours!

July 30, 2019 Promise: And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." John 6:35

God's Armor conclusion The Sword

• ...and the sword of the spirit which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 

The last piece of weapon in these scriptures that we need as Christians, is the sword of the spirit, and that is because it is the word of God.

As the Roman soldiers of their day used the swords in battle, they were both an offensive and defensive tool in their hands.They were used for both protection from the enemy as well as to attack and kill their enemy.  But to use them effectively, they needed training on how to use them, to get their maximum benefit.

Paul described the sword as the word of God. Because just as soldiers needed them in battle to do their enemy harm, we as Christians need to know how to use God's word effectively in our walk with him, to destroy our enemy the devil.

We can't see him physically, but we know that spiritually he and his demons are around trying to destroy our faith in God, and do other damage to his Kingdom. In learning his word, we can be effective in it by becoming strong to withstand the attacks that Satan tries to launch at us.

Hebrews 4:12, tells us that the word of God is living and active and sharper then any double edge sword. A double edge sword is a very dangerous weapon, and so is the word of God to our enemies in the spiritual world, if we know how to use it properly.

And so in conclusion, these 6 weapons of our warfare against our enemies, are essential to our being able to withstand all that they try to use to destroy us. We need them all, just as the Roman soldiers did so long ago. We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of darkness, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take on to you the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day...Ephesians 6:12-13.

It is not enough to just become a Christian. If we want to win the battle against our enemies in the spiritual world, we need to know how to protect ourselves against them.

July 29, 2019 Promise: Blessed is he that endure temptation,: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to him that loves him.

Hi Friends. Thanks for visiting today. I pray that God is richly blessing you! Take care!

Armor of God part 6 Salvation

Take the helmet of salvation....Ephesians 6:17

The thoughts we have in our head can do one of two things. They can destroy us. Or they can keep us safe in the Lord. Just as soldiers in all wars have worn helmets in battle, so must we wear one as a Christian. Our fifth piece of God's armor of protection, is our salvation. Once we are saved, we mus learn to put our helmet of salvation on and keep it on at all times. This protects us from the things that Satan tries to put in our minds to lead us away from God.

 Our minds are a battlefield for both good and evil. Good from God, and evil from Satan. So in what ways does this helmet help us?

If we start doubting God in our minds, we can stop it by knowing the truth. Learning his word and then obeying his commandments. We need to get rid of the things that were wrong before we became saved, and let God renew our minds with his word.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve of what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

It helps keep our prospective of heaven in place. No matter what is happening around us, our hope is in God, knowing that this life as we know it is not going to last forever. It is just a step from this life into the eternal. And the eternal is our goal. Our salvation in the Lord, is how we will meet that goal.

Whom have I have in heaven but you? Besides you, I desire nothing on earth. Psalms 73:25

When doubts and temptations try to flood our minds, we know that Jesus has already paid the price for our salvation. As we grow in his word, letting him renew our minds, keeping the helmet on, we can effectively win the battle from evil through prayer and faith in him.

 Nothing we desire on earth, compares to what is in store for us once our lives here are over. Our salvation assures us of that.

July 27, 2019  Promise: Just as my Father has loved me, I also love you. Abide in my love. John 15:4

Hello Friends. Thanks for coming by today. I used to think God couldn't love me and it took some time to let him renew my mind to accept that yes, he does love me. And there it is in John 15:4. He loves you and I just as his Father loves him. And so if you are struggling with that too, put on your helmet of salvation and let him transform your mind so that you will no longer have those doubts. Have a blessed day!

Armor of God part 5 Faith

In addition to all of this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all of the fiery arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16

To the Roman solider, a vital piece of his armor was his shield. It was called a scutum and it was large enough to cover his body. It was used defensively, but also offensively in that he could use to push back his enemy. They were used to protect themselves against arrows that were launched at them from the walls of whatever city they were attacking.

Just as these shields provided the soldier protection from their enemies, our faith provides protection for us because when Satan tries to launch his lies and doubts about what God has done for us, it lets them bounce back off as we are reminded of his promises to us.

Faith is a gift, as is hope and love. 1 Corinthians 13:13. And without it, it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6

But just like the Roman shield, our faith is to be taken up on all circumstances when it comes to fending off the enemy and extinguishing the fiery circumstances that he throws our way. It is our shield of hope once we believe God and take him at his word.

July 26, 2019 Promise: The Lord is my light and salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord  is the stronghold of my of my life-of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

Hello Friends. Whom shall we fear or be afraid of when we have God on our side? Taking up the shield of faith, gives us protection from our enemies. If not always physically, he always provides it spiritually. And who else can give that to us but God? God bless!

The Armor of God part four Peace

...and your feet fitted with the readiness that comes with the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:15

When my husband was stationed in Viet Nam in the late 60s, he often talks to other men that served during those years. He tells stories of pretty much sleeping with his weapon. He and other soldiers had to be ready to junp to their feet so that should they be attacked, their weapons were right there with with them. 

The word readiness in the dictionary is a noun and is defined as being fully prepared for something. The Roman Soldiers of their day had to be ready as well, and how could they be if their feet did not have the proper footwear on them?

His battle shoes were studded with nails or spikes which helped him keep his balance in battle. If he lost his balance and went down, the rest of armor was not going to do him any good. His enemy had him right where they wanted him.

It was with that in mind that Paul gives us a picture of what he meant by being fully prepared with the gospel of peace. Being ready with it at all times. It means standing our ground, but also moving ahead.

Standing our ground with the truth, but moving ahead in peace. Extending God's grace to others as he has given us when we do not deserve it, and yet not abusing it with others but extending it in a peaceful manner.

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone that asks you for the reason for the hope that you have. 1 Peter 3:15

We must always be ready. With the truth, in righteousness, and also ready with peace. This and more is what God has provided us to protect us from the evils of Satan. Are we ready? If not we should be. It may take practice. Starting with God's word. It is necessary if we want to live a Christian and holy life before God.

July 25, 2019 Promise: But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

Hello Friends. Not everyone can be called "chosen, royal or holy. God's special possession." Only those that have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior have that right and it is only because of God's grace that we can go forth in peace, to extend it to others. May God bless your day!

July 24, 2019 Promise

 July 24, 2019 Promise Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.Psalm 91:3-4

Armor of God/ Righteousness part three

Another part of a Roman in Soldier's armor was a breastplate. This piece covered and protected the vital parts of his body like the hearts and lungs If a soldier did not wear his breast plate, he was vulnerable to an attack that could cause him death.

Paul compares the breast plate of righteousness to a breast plate in a soldiers armor.

When we sin, we set ourselves up for Satan's attacks on us. We let sin get in the way of God's best for us. Apart from God, we are not righteous. Romans 3:10.

Letting your sinful nature control your minds leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Romans 8:6.

If Romans 3:10 is true, that there is not one of us that is righteous, then how can we become righteous? What does it mean to put on the breast plate of righteousness?

To become righteous in the Lord, we must learn what it means by learning God's word and then practicing it. As we fellowship with him through prayer and his word, we can learn how he wants us to live, and we grow spiritually accordingly. And as we grow and learn, we are able to stand against the attacks that Satan sends our way, and his efforts cannot penetrate those places that are vulnerable to his attacks, that would take us down and away from him. And instead we live in such a way that it pleases God.

July 23, 2019 Promise: I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my fortress, my God: in him will I trust. Psalm 91:2

Hi Friends. Thank God that he is our refuge and we can trust him. God bless your day!