At the end of Paul’s detailed description of the armor of God, he tells the Ephesians to pick up the sword of the spirit which is the Word of God, and pray at all times with the spirit, with all prayer and supplication… It is not enough to pick up the Sword of the SpiritContinue reading “Praying At All Times”
Category Archives: Devotional
Resist!
Soldiers’ job is to resist the enemy – to prevent his advance. To do this effectively, soldiers must obey the orders of their commanding officers. They must submit their will to that of their officer. Individual soldiers do not have the proper perspective or information to devise a plan of attack. They must follow theContinue reading “Resist!”
Open Your Eyes!
There’s one thing all soldiers have…an enemy. All soldiers are fighting against an enemy. This reality means all soldiers must be vigilant in their watches. They must watch for the enemy. Peter tells us that it is no different for soldiers of Christ. We are facing the most dangerous enemy there is – the Devil.Continue reading “Open Your Eyes!”
Soldiers Fight!
If soldiers are not occupied with defense, they engage in offense. They are advancing – moving forward – and taking territory. They are making gains for their commander. They are attacking the enemy. It is no different for soldiers of Christ. We are either engaged in defensive stands – fighting off the Devil and protectingContinue reading “Soldiers Fight!”
Soldiers Defend
Soldiers have two primary roles – they are either tasked with defense or offense. Sometimes they go on the offense – they push the line forward and attack the enemy. Other times, they hold the line and protect civilians from an attack. And to make things even more complicated – sometimes the best defensive moveContinue reading “Soldiers Defend”
Be Watchful
As a soldier, we must always be on guard and watching for the enemy. Peter tells us we must – 🪖 Prepare our minds. We have sure up our minds and be ready to face any situation that may come our way. Being a good soldier requires mental preparedness. 🪖 We must also be seriousContinue reading “Be Watchful”
Watch Out For Tripwires
Soldiers are focused – single-minded when in battle. They cannot afford to be distracted by issues or affairs outside of the battlefield while they are fighting. Distraction leads to disaster. Paul reveals to Timothy that the affairs of this life are distractions from our spiritual battle. He plainly states a soldier does not become entangledContinue reading “Watch Out For Tripwires”
The Weapons of God
Unlike soldiers on this earth whose weapons and warfare are physical, soldiers in God’s kingdom fight with spiritual weapons because we are fighting in a spiritual war. While our weapons are not physical and are not seen by the naked eye, they are more powerful than any earthly weapon because they are made with God’sContinue reading “The Weapons of God”
The Sword of the Spirit
The last piece of armor Paul lists is the sword of the spirit which is the word of God. The sword is both a defensive and offensive tool. It is the only truly offensive gear listed among the armor of Christ’s soldiers. Yet, it is not just offensive weapon. We use it to defend ourselvesContinue reading “The Sword of the Spirit”
The Helmet of Salvation
Paul tells us to take up two additional pieces of equipment to complete our spiritual armor: The helmet of salvation and the Sword of the Spirit. 🪖The helmet safeguards vital organs and enables you to maintain clarity of thought. 🗡️ The sword serves as both a defensive and offensive weapon, empowering christians to confidently engageContinue reading “The Helmet of Salvation”
Adonai's Appeal 