Call to Prayer-Part 2

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." Ephesians 6:10-13

It goes on to say to dress up with this:
1-Gird your waist with the truth
2- Put on the breastplate of righteousness
3-Shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace
4- Take up the shield of faith
5-Take up the helmet of salvation
6- Take up the sword of the Spirit--the Word of God
7- "...PRAYING ALWAYS WITH ALL PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION IN THE SPIRIT..."

Pastor then did a magnificent illustration...He had a guy stand in the front of church, showed what happens when shot with a gun (the firery darts of the wicked one)...he fell to the ground...injured...possibly dead, depending on how bad the hit. He then had the guy dress up in a heavy coat (the armor of God) and shot him again with the same gun...all shots bounced off.
Shouldn't we then my friends, be praying always....and dressing ourselves daily up in the Lord's Armor? If we forget and slack an inch...satan will take us a mile.

My favorite verse:
"Finally, brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might."
It is truly by His might alone...not ours. Hallelujah! Thank you Father!!

Love n Hugs...Laura