How many soldiers have you known? They dress the part, and they act the part. They do not become entangled in the world. They have a purpose and duty to fill and they do it. To do this they have lots of training and discipline.
We, friends are soldiers of this world as Christians. We have to dress the part and act the part. Now, this isn't easy. It is a daily, DAILY, choice to equip ourselves to be an overcomer.
Ephesians 6:11 Active words.... Put on the full armor of God. That is an active thing not a passive thing. God gives us these things to equip us, he has EVERYTHING we need to be overcomers. All we have to do it DO it, be active in it.
Often times we say "oh, I wish the devil would leave me alone", or "oh, I wish I would have had a better start to life", "oh, my life just really stinks". Joyce Meyer said you do not need a wishbone you need a backbone!!! I LOVE that!!
Here is a big one for ya! You cannot help those that DO NOT want to be helped. You can get to entangled in others affairs and lose sight of the real meaning of servanthood. Imagine if Jesus would have forced his miracles on others, it wouldn't have worked too good. He helped those who came to him for help! Not those that he felt needed his help.
We have to be overcomers of this world! Jesus came to the world to save the lost. We are the lost!!
Make a daily decision to be an overcomer! Put on the armor of God to equip you to face the enemies out there.
Ephesians 6:10-19 (New Living Translation)
The Whole Armor of God
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
12 For weare not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.
15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.
16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.
17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.
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