Encouragement: Those About To Engage In Battle

Dig the cleats of the Gospel of Peace into the ground so that you have a stable base beneath you and lean into the barrage of flaming arrows with the Shield of Faith. Be prepared to defend with the Sword of the Spirit which is the word of God if necessary as it is alive and can judge the thoughts and attitudes of the heart and cleave soul and spirit, joints and marrow. Nor must we neglect the other pieces of armor as they work together synergistically to properly clad and guard us in our duties and service in the King's world...a world that is in complete rebellion against the King. Tighten the Belt of Truth so that it holds up our clothes to keep our feet free and allow us to be nimble. Fasten the Breastplate of Righteousness snugly and finally place the Helmet of Salvation on out head as we go out to engage the enemy. Remember to be praying always. Always!

Trials and Temptations

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. James 1:2-8

I hate double-minded men, but I love your law. You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
Psalms 119:113-114

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9-10

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17

Let us not waver in our times of need. Let us call on the One who is steadfast and unchanging. The Lord God Almighty.

Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26: 3-4

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

Onward and upward...