You know the passage of Scripture in Ephesians 6 titled 'The armor of God'? In the Message version it's titled 'A fight to the finish' and it reads like this:
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.
I found this worthy of sharing and something we need to put into practice. I particularly like the last line because that is what I try to do here and in everyday life.
2 comments:
Good word. I love the way the message bible puts things sometimes!!
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing. We truly need to put on the full armour of God every day. Thank you for the encouragement.
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