The Word for you today comes from the Book of Ephesians 6th chapter, which informs us of the importance of warfare clothing. In this Christian life, we battle against rulers and authorities (the powerful evil forces of fallen angels headed by Satan, who is a vicious fighter). To withstand their attacks, we must depend on God’s strength and use every piece of His armor.
Your whole body must be armed to withstand the enemy’s attacks. Therefore, be strong in the LORD and in His mighty power. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Paul is not only giving this counsel to the church, the body of Christ but to all individuals within the church. The whole body needs to be armed. As you battle against “the powers of this dark world,” fight in the strength of the church, whose power comes from the Holy Spirit.
We face a powerful army whose goal is to defeat the church which is within us. Your temple, which was not made by the hands of man, but molded and shaped by the Hands of God. This is the place where the Holy Spirit of God resides when you become a believer in Christ Jesus, the church within you!
Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, so that you can stand on the day of trial. Knowing and trusting that God is on our side.
Blessings,
Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes
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The Church Within You! 