Trust is hard to come by in our world of deceptive reporting and fake news. But there is One we can trust in. Psalm 20:7 says, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” NIV In this Psalm 91:2 verse, David uses … Continue reading In Him I Will Trust. Psalm 91:2c and Summary of 91:2
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Closing Thoughts on the Armor of God
As warriors for the King, we are called to put on the Armor of God. But we've discovered through this series that God's idea of armor and man's idea of armor is very different. Instead of a uniform to hang in your closet and put on each morning, God's armor is a 24/7, 365, Kingdom … Continue reading Closing Thoughts on the Armor of God
What is the Sword of the Spirit? Armor of God Part 7
Now, this Sword is the only defensive weapon in our armor. As children of God, we are taught to love, forgive, and show mercy. Still, He gives us a sword--an instrument of war, to maim or to kill. What is this about? Note that neither in the wilderness when Jesus faced Satan, nor when Jesus … Continue reading What is the Sword of the Spirit? Armor of God Part 7
What is the Helmet of Salvation? Armor of God Part 6
Here is a picture of a Roman soldier's helmet with added Christian decoration. As I said in the introduction, the Armor of God does not look like a soldier's armor. Still, you will discover that there are some similarities in the way our head is covered when we wear the Helmet of Salvation. The helmet … Continue reading What is the Helmet of Salvation? Armor of God Part 6
What is the Shield of Faith? Armor of God Part 5
Before I began digging into the meaning behind the armor of God, I didn't realize how big the Shield of Faith is. This picture may look a bit strange to you. However, the word Shield symbolically means to shield like a door. A 'door.' Does that ring any bells with you? In John 10:17, Jesus … Continue reading What is the Shield of Faith? Armor of God Part 5
What Does it Mean to Shod Your Feet with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace? Armor of God – Part 4
As I illustrated in the introduction of this series, the armor of God doesn't look like the armor of a Roman soldier. Instead, it resembles the everyday clothing of a priest in the Temple. The other thing you may not know is Temple priests did not wear shoes. They were barefoot. This being the case, what does … Continue reading What Does it Mean to Shod Your Feet with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace? Armor of God – Part 4
What is the Breastplate of Righteousness? Armor of God Part 3
Yesterday, we looked at the Belt of Truth, and today we are going to discover what it means to wear the Breastplate of Righteousness. Law enforcement personnel often wear flack vests--a type of breastplate. It is worn for protection or defense. But most of us have never worn a breastplate. Still, in Ephesians 6:14b, God … Continue reading What is the Breastplate of Righteousness? Armor of God Part 3
What is the Belt of Truth? Armor of God-Part 2
As I told you yesterday, putting on the armor of God is different than putting on military protection. Today we will begin our piece by piece look at what God is asking us to wear. The first piece of armor is the Belt of Truth. In our world of fake news, opinions, and so much deception, … Continue reading What is the Belt of Truth? Armor of God-Part 2
What is the Armor of God? Part 1
As I write this post today, our world has been battling the coronavirus since January. Over these weeks and months, everything familiar in the way of commerce and how we live our lives has been altered. We are in a war, not only with this illness but with fear. In fact, fear is likely the … Continue reading What is the Armor of God? Part 1
Messiah’s Marriage Proposal and the Passover Seder
Leviticus 23:2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘The feasts of the Lord, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations (rehearsals), these are My feasts. Did you know as a believer in Yeshua, regardless of your ethnicity, you are part of the Passover celebration? This is the first feast in … Continue reading Messiah’s Marriage Proposal and the Passover Seder
