Eph 6:10-18
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 we are 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.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
The hand of the Lord placed me in a valley.
This week I am reflecting on the 37th chapter of Ezekiel. He has a vision and in it he sees a valley full of human skeletons. Bones that he describes as very dry. Lets look at a couple of verses
Ezek 37:1-3
The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground and were completely dried out. 3 Then he asked me, "Son of man, can these bones become living people again?"
It is a familiar passage to anyone who has searched for power in their prayers.
Firstly note that it was God who placed him in the valley. Where are you and why do you complain when the steps of a good man are ordered by God, your loving Father. Fix your eyes on Him, thank him for the incredible opportunity that lies, dry and dead, before you. Just stay with these first couple of verses for today and consider it all joy, right where you are and realize that He has a plan, He is showing you the devastation so that you can fully celebrate the miracle. God is in your valley, He is faithful and longs to show himself strong on your behalf.
Makes me want to pray, to prophesy, to say what He says and see a miracle happen . Now go into your secret place and thank Him for where you are and ask Him to show you what He wants to do - then prophesy accordingly.
Ezek 37:1-3
The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground and were completely dried out. 3 Then he asked me, "Son of man, can these bones become living people again?"
It is a familiar passage to anyone who has searched for power in their prayers.
Firstly note that it was God who placed him in the valley. Where are you and why do you complain when the steps of a good man are ordered by God, your loving Father. Fix your eyes on Him, thank him for the incredible opportunity that lies, dry and dead, before you. Just stay with these first couple of verses for today and consider it all joy, right where you are and realize that He has a plan, He is showing you the devastation so that you can fully celebrate the miracle. God is in your valley, He is faithful and longs to show himself strong on your behalf.
Makes me want to pray, to prophesy, to say what He says and see a miracle happen . Now go into your secret place and thank Him for where you are and ask Him to show you what He wants to do - then prophesy accordingly.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
34 / 100 Same Old Dirty Tricks
Read Ch 36 of Isaiah and there is Hezekiah staring down the enemy. The enemy begins ranting at God's people and explaining to them why they are going to 'lose'. He systematically challenges all the promises of God and reminds them of their failures.
Isa 36:4-10 "This is what the great king of Assyria says: What are you trusting in that makes you so confident? Do you think that mere words can substitute for military skill and strength? Who are you counting on, that you have rebelled against me? ... "But perhaps you will say to me, 'We are trusting in the Lord our God!'.
Transcribed into our lives we must answer these sometimes on a daily basis. Yes I am trusting in God and Yes these 'mere' words spoken in Faith to Our Father in heaven are far superior to military might, enemy lies and announcements of doom.
We, like Hezekiah are believing that God will intervene in our cities, and as we cry out to Him who hears us, we restate our dependance on the One who was and is and is to come. Your Kingdom Come, Lord Jesus.
Today especially Lord we pray for all who you have called to stand up on their feet in this great army you are assembling. May the 'sound' be heard in every corner of our nation and in the heavens, so that the day of the Lords favour can be unleashed on us and our children.
In the name of the King, Jesus, Messiah.
Isa 36:4-10 "This is what the great king of Assyria says: What are you trusting in that makes you so confident? Do you think that mere words can substitute for military skill and strength? Who are you counting on, that you have rebelled against me? ... "But perhaps you will say to me, 'We are trusting in the Lord our God!'.
Transcribed into our lives we must answer these sometimes on a daily basis. Yes I am trusting in God and Yes these 'mere' words spoken in Faith to Our Father in heaven are far superior to military might, enemy lies and announcements of doom.
We, like Hezekiah are believing that God will intervene in our cities, and as we cry out to Him who hears us, we restate our dependance on the One who was and is and is to come. Your Kingdom Come, Lord Jesus.
Today especially Lord we pray for all who you have called to stand up on their feet in this great army you are assembling. May the 'sound' be heard in every corner of our nation and in the heavens, so that the day of the Lords favour can be unleashed on us and our children.
In the name of the King, Jesus, Messiah.
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