Title: How to Be Prepared for the Perilous Times in the World
Text:
Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 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. 13 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. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints--
Observation:
One of the signs of the end times is the fierceness of the battle that God's people will face. Jesus warned His disciples and followers that life would be hard after His departure.
John 16:33 (NKJV)
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
The Apostle Paul issued a similar warning in His letter to his mentee, and co-laborer in the preaching of the Gospel of Christ.
2 Timothy 3:1 (NKJV)
But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:
In our focal passage for today the Apostle Paul writes to the church at Ephesus, and gives them some instructions on how to prepare for living for the Lord and serving Him during these difficult times.
I am burden for the talk I hear in the market place by Christ followers. I fear that we have lost sight of the fact that this world is a battleground and not a playground. We need to hear and heed this message about the nature of the enemy.
Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV)
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.
Don't be deceived about the enemy, and fall into His scheme.
Galatians 5:15 (NKJV)
But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!
Prayer:
Our Father in heaven, my dear Father, I pray that Your people will recognize the world is a difficult place, but Jesus has told us that He has overcome the world. Father God, I pray that Your people will identify the true enemy, and prepare for living in the world by putting on the whole armor of God. Father God, I pray that we will love one another, and not devour one another. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
John 13:35 (NKJV)
By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
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Matthew 4:4 (HCSB)
4 But He answered, "It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Psalm 2:8 (HCSB)
8 Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance and the ends of the earth Your possession.
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