A reminder for
today
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of
the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12)
I love the new app from genesis apologetics and I think it
is something we should all have on our phones and use as often as we can. It is
those type of questions that we need to be prepared for in defending our faith
against the lies of the enemy.
I love Ephesians or maybe I am just a huge fan of Paul, so I
love to read his letters. When Paul writes here about the forces of darkness he
reminds us that we must not forget who we are really battling. It is the enemy
in the hearts of those engulfed by darkness that sends them on the wrong path.
I have fallen many times before, but I know what my moral obligations are, and
I strive each day to be better at being a child of God.
Those that are consumed by darkness does not have the same
moral compass and they think that they are above what is right and wrong.
Sadly, they forget that we will all stand in front of God on judgement day
where we will be held accountable for the life we lived and the choices we
made. You see there is just two choices here. It is light or darkness/ Jesus or
the other guy. The answer is simple for us because we know that Jesus in the
only way to redemption, but when you are of this world and the things of this
world is important to you, it is not so easy.
This is when we get either those against Christianity or those
that are mediocre Christians. Jesus said that you are either for Him or against
Him, there is not middle ground. Jesus was clear about this in Matthew 7:
Not every one that
saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that
doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that
day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast
out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess
unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Therefore
whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto
a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.
It is imperative that we fight the forces of darkness and
seek God every day. It is important that we stay focussed and read our Bibles. It
is also important that we are prepared and ready for the attacks of the enemy
each day. Come and stand with me as we fight the darkness and show the light.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may
be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore,
having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of
righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above
all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the
fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of
the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication
in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication
for all saints.
Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers
