Thought this was cute and you might enjoy it! We have to realize though how truly important it is to put on daily the full armor of God! We are fighting a spiritual battle and not against flesh and blood! That is what Ephesians 6:12 tells us. The enemy hates the fact that we stand for JESUS! When you became a follower of Christ a target was placed on you. He wants nothing more than to see us fail, but the Lord sees us as VICTORIOUS!
If you look at the story of Nehemiah, he was being mocked and ridiculed and there were people trying to set him up even in situations for failure. But Nehemiah had a burden for Jerusalem and was doing what he knew he was called to do. He even found favor along the way to do it, even in the midst of all the trials! See when it seems like you are up against the hardest of battles, God still will make a way! Nehemiah told the people in Nehemiah 4:14-18, "Don't be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!" When our enemies heard that we knew of their plans and that God had frustrated them, we all returned to our work on the wall. But from then on, only half my men worked while the other half stood guard with spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. The leaders stationed themselves behind the people of Judah who were building the wall. The laborers carried on their work with one hand supporting their load and one hand holding a weapon. All the builders had a sword belted to their side. The trumpeter stayed with me to sound the alarm. Coat of mail- is a jacket covered with or composed of metal rings or plated, serving as ARMOR! - This is what these men who were building were wearing! While continuing on with their walk and walking out their calling they continued to STAND their GROUND and were ARMORED UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We cannot back down for a second during the journey! God has called us and we have things to do for the Kingdom. Galatians 6:9 says, And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. DO NOT LOSE HEART, KEEP PRESSING AND PUT ON YOUR ARMOR AND GET YOUR WEAPONS OUT AND PREPARE YOURSELF AND LETS FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH UNTIL THE DAY WE SEE JESUS FACE TO FACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KRISTA
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Ephesians 6:14-18
Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. |
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