In war, you’d better know who your enemy is. It’s easy to see people or situations as our enemy. There are many people who are seen as enemies these days: whites, blacks, Jews, Arabs, Americans, your ex-spouse… you get the idea. Look what Ephesians 6:12 says, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
Read MoreEphesians 6:11—Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. What are we told to do? Why? What kind of schemes does the devil use? What schemes has he used against you? I’ve made it a habit to put on my armor every day. I know
Read MoreDo you feel strong and powerful? In myself I don’t. I’m not that strong of a person myself. However, look at what Ephesians 6:10 says. “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” In the last blog, we looked at rejoicing in the Lord. Today we are told to be strong in the
Read MoreEarlier this week we looked at Philippians 4:4—Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I will say rejoice. Today let’s look at Philippians 3:1—Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Paul is reminding them
Read MorePhilippians 4:4—Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I will say rejoice. In chapter 3, verse 1, Paul had told them to rejoice in the Lord. He told them the same thing three times! Why do you think Paul repeated himself? How often does this verse say we are to rejoice? Do you know what
Read MoreEphesians 2:6—God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. Think about God sitting in heaven, on His throne. He is the King of Kings. He has ultimate authority and power. Now, think about the fact that you are seated with Him. Notice that is past
Read MoreLast week we looked at God’s love, mercy and grace toward us and what Jesus did for us on the cross. Today, let’s look at Ephesians 2:6—And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 1:20-21 says that God raised Jesus from the dead
Read MoreMany times we live as if Satan is in charge, as if he has more power than we do. We focus on his power and fail to see that in Christ, we have already won the victory. Jesus did it once and for all on the cross. He won! He already won! Do you believe
Read MoreSometimes we look at what we don’t have, rather than looking at what we do have. God has done so much for us. Look at Ephesians 2:4-6—But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you
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