Thursday, August 18, 2011

Putting On The Armour Of God - Lisa Patterson


Ephesians 6:10 says to put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand against the strategies of the enemy. Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. We must put on the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the sword of the spirit which is the word of God and our feet shod with the preparation of the knowledge of the Gospel to stand against the enemy. The devil is like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. That means that when you aren't in the Word the devil can throw fiery darts at you and you must know how to resist his temptations. But he is defeated. James 4:7 says to submit yourselves to the Lord and resist the devil and he will flee. He only devours you when you don't know the truth.
Eph.6:12 says we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against powers and rulers of darkness and principalities if this world. You must stay hungry for (1.Truth, 2.Righteousness, 3.Gospel of peace, 4. Faith, 5. Salvation.) If you know the truth you won't be deceived! The truth is revelation of His will! Be the head and not the tail.
Isaiah 5:13 says my people go into captivity because of a lack of knowledge. Don't allow the enemy to stain you and male you captive by his thought patterns and his evil ways. He would love to take you and sift you as wheat!
But God loved you so much that He gave us his Son to come into Him with his Holiness and righteousness. we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Take him into you and be who He made you to be! There's only one of you. God does not run a zerox machine. There will never be another you and never has been.
For righteousness which he has already given us at salvation, brings boldness to it. You have the gospel of peace where you can go into battle with peace. Eph. 6:15 says to shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Col. 3:16 says you have the peace of God when you are born again. But you must come to Him to be born again and come like a little child. There's no turning back when you come to Christ. You will not find peace like he has for you anywhere else!
Eph.6:16 says the shield of faith is to quench the fiery darts of the enemy. You must wear the whole armour for divine protection.
And Eph.6:17 says the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit which is the word of God. So, put on the armour of God everyday so as to protect yourself from the wiles and schemes of the enemy. he is cunning and crafting says the word and will stop at nothing to kill, steal, and destroy.
Let the lord take care of you today and come into your heart so you can have this everlasting peace.
This is Lisa Patterson with the good news that the Lord loves you and wants you to come to him today.