Armor

Have you ever wondered why you doubt and question God? I know I wonder all the time. Let's get this straight. God does not plant doubt, satan does. Satan is the master of deceiving and planting doubt and question. Here lately, I have been doubting and questioning. It's in these times where I call upon Jesus's name and a peace transcends all understanding. During Sunday night service our pastor referenced the scripture Ephesians 6:11. In this scripture, Paul is telling us to put on the full armor of God to help fight against satan's schemes. Let me tell you, satan is good at scheming. He is in the world because in 1 John 4:4 it tells us that the one in us (Holy Spirit) is greater than the one who is in the world. I find that so comforting because, if you haven't noticed, our world is pretty dark right now and only getting darker. It's our duty as Christians to be the salt in the world. We need to preserve what's good in the world. We do that by hiding the word of God in our hearts and putting on the armor to get us ready for the fight.

Remember the challenge I presented to you last week? I hope you enjoyed the scripture reference Galatians 4:7. I also hope that you took the time to really reflect on what those words truly mean. If you have admitted to God that you are a sinner and you need Jesus as your Savior, you are no longer a slave to sin! Jesus bore your sins on the cross!!!! You, my friend, are an heir! Is that not awesome? Me or you or anyone did NOTHING to deserve such a position. It is because God loves us and Jesus knew that we needed him. Man, that's some good stuff and good loving! I hope you feel loved after reflecting and memorizing that scripture last week. 

Sooo are you ready for the next verse to place in your heart? This has become one of my favorite verses. I haven't memorized it yet either but here lately have read it several times. (When I post a verse, I am memorizing it also)--just to let you know! ;) Here is the entire verse but I am going to break it down so that you can take the time to reflect on each word.

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."

Ephesians 6:10-12

The part that I have highlighted is the part that you and myself are going to be memorizing this week. If you want to memorize the whole thing, please feel free to. I just like to break it down so that I can focus on what the verse is saying. Here is the part of the verse that I am going to memorize this week:

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."

Ephesians 6:10-11

Stay Salty,

Annie