Psalm 16, Ephesians 6
Life seems to be a constant battle ground against evil. I see this constantly happening in southern Madagascar; evil forces of greed corrupt the police who demand payment by local transporters, politicians don’t think twice about lying to the public, local business owners pay bribes to custom officials to receive imported goods at reduced cost, cattle rustlers don’t think twice about taking someone’s life. Then we have the oppression of the few, controlling masses of those living in poverty. My heart breaks for the Malagasy.
Evil forces surround the Christian and are constantly knocking at one’s door. The devils’ schemes are ever so present, just looking for a slip-up so the enemy can take advantage of the situation.
However, we are reminded from Ephesians 6, that in the midst of all of this, we are to put on the full armor of God and stand firm (v11, v13, v14).
1) It implies that we have something good going for us NOW.
2) It implies that we have something more powerful to combat evil.
3) It implies that we have a plan from God to follow.
So what is our plan to stand firm and combat evil?
1) The belt of truth
2) The breastplate of righteousness
3) The feet fitted with readiness of gospel of peace
4) The shield of faith
5) The helmet of salvation
6) The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
A number of things are missing in today’s society: a sense of truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation and the knowledge of the Word of God. As Children of the King, let us put on the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness, gaining knowledge and strength through reading through the Bible in a year, and fight this battle with the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.
Life seems to be a constant battle ground against evil. I see this constantly happening in southern Madagascar; evil forces of greed corrupt the police who demand payment by local transporters, politicians don’t think twice about lying to the public, local business owners pay bribes to custom officials to receive imported goods at reduced cost, cattle rustlers don’t think twice about taking someone’s life. Then we have the oppression of the few, controlling masses of those living in poverty. My heart breaks for the Malagasy.
Evil forces surround the Christian and are constantly knocking at one’s door. The devils’ schemes are ever so present, just looking for a slip-up so the enemy can take advantage of the situation.
However, we are reminded from Ephesians 6, that in the midst of all of this, we are to put on the full armor of God and stand firm (v11, v13, v14).
1) It implies that we have something good going for us NOW.
2) It implies that we have something more powerful to combat evil.
3) It implies that we have a plan from God to follow.
So what is our plan to stand firm and combat evil?
1) The belt of truth
2) The breastplate of righteousness
3) The feet fitted with readiness of gospel of peace
4) The shield of faith
5) The helmet of salvation
6) The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
A number of things are missing in today’s society: a sense of truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation and the knowledge of the Word of God. As Children of the King, let us put on the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness, gaining knowledge and strength through reading through the Bible in a year, and fight this battle with the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.
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