This war swirls around me
I carefully assemble my armor
Impenetrable breastplate fixed
Weapon’s belt buckled
Sword of the Spirit attached
Feet shod with protective peace
Helmet to save fitted
Faithful shield of defense
Fiery darts are many
Connection comm assurance
Well-tuned tested and ready
Prayers to the Father continuous
For the warrior is a child.
It is without doubt we are in a spiritual war. This war has been continuous throughout every generation since mankind gave up his power to the evil one in the Garden. The war the evil one has waged against God is being engaged here on earth. It has mankind as it’s central focus. Being the focus, all mankind from every generation must cull sides. Each individual singularly must determine. Each person must choose with whom he will stand in allegiance. If with the evil one then follow him against God. May it be known, however, never a story was told of a God-follower changing sides on his deathbed.
If with God then follow Him unabashedly, with total commitment readiness. The warfare we are immersed in is spiritual and it is truth. It 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, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. [Ephesians 6: ]
Each of us who stand firm in allegiance with God, in Christ, the bible declares “Children of God” by God’s adoption according to His own will. Being children of God by decree and involved in this spiritual war by fact, means every follower in allegiance with God is a child and a warrior. Each warrior is a child of God. Consequently, this warrior is a child who needs guidance and support/assistance from Father God every hour of every day for the duration of his stay on earth. This is verity. And it is life.
It is our honor.
It is Almighty God’s pleasure.
Whether young in age or ancient of our generation, as long as we have breath we are a child of God, representative of Christ on this earth. I must always remember to comport myself as such.
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Belt of Truth buckled.
Breastplate/righteousness.
Feet shod w/gospel of peace.
Shield of faith extinguish flaming arrows of evil.
Helmet of salvation.
Sword of the Spirit/word of God
Prayer in the Spirit.
(Ephesians 6: 12-18)
Thank you for sharing an insightful discussion. I frequently read these verses from Ephesians.
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Thank you for reading. so nice to have you here. Ephesians has long been one of my favorites.
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“May it be known, however, never a story was told of a God-follower changing sides on his deathbed”
– Powerful sentence, deep and meaningful
Thank you g w God bless you.
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Thank you Sonrisa. Many blessings to you too! ๐
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The most powerful faith is a child-like faith. May we always be a child warrior. God seems to delight in the opposite of our thinking G.W. What a concept.
We get in the giving. The meek will inherit the earth. Turn the other cheek. I send you out as sheep among wolves. We die to live. It just keeps going.
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So true Gary, my friend. So important to remember that even to our gray hairs the Lord says we are children before Him and that He is the One Who cares for us!
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I Love this Christian Video!! I own this on CD of Twila Paris!! Amen-Amein thank so much for Sharing this G.W!!
Our ONE True GODโS LOVE ๐๐ is ETERNAL THROUGH HIS SON Christ-MESSIAH Jesus-Yeshua for Today and Everyday Forevermore!!
I Love you all Everyone through Christ-MESSIAH Jesus-Yeshua, because HE LOVED ๐๐ EVERYONE FIRST!!
Love ๐Always and Shalom ( Peace ), YSIC \o/
Kristi Ann
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Thank you so much, Kristi Ann! ๐ ๐
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Thank you kindly.
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