(Armor of God #2)
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power
11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
OBSERVATION: Paul here encourages his readers to be strong in the Lord. In the world today there are endless areas in which one can be strong. A person’s strength may be in their physical body, or in some area of the physical world as agriculture, or engineering, or in relationships, or … Growing strong in each area involves gaining knowledge and then applying knowledge. Knowledge without application leaves one weak!
Being strong in the Lord should be a priority for each of us. As we become strong in our knowledge of Him, our faith in His mighty power grows.
APPLICATION: As I grow in my knowledge of God’s word AND then apply it to my life, I grow stronger in my faith AND I learn to depend on His strength.
The more I learn about God, the more my thoughts, speech, and actions change to align with the truth of who God is and what He has said. People begin to see changes in me and may ask “why?” Sometimes the changes are so small that we may not recognize them; family and close friends may recognize them before we do. But with God living within us, it will be impossible not to change!
PRAYER: Lord, thank you for loving me. Thank you for your Word. May I have the courage to apply it—to think and act like it is true! Amen
Pastor Leon
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