Daily Bible Reading - Tuesday - Sept. 28th
What really stood out to me in our reading today is in Ephesians. The amazing part of the book of Ephesians is that Paul is writing this from a prison cell. Paul knows that he is in a war, a spiritual war with satan. Satan wants to destroy all that God has done through Jesus Christ and as we all know satan will stop at nothing to try to do just that. Paul is trying to tell us that we really do have one important need in order to fight this war and that is the Power of God. We cannot make ourselves strong, we have to get our strength from God, that’s the only way we will be able to fight against satans tatics. In verses 10 through 19 Paul tells us how we can withstand the firey darts that satan is throwing at us. This is something I’ve learned to do just about every day because satan just doesn’t know when to stop until we make him stop. These verses have changed my life these last few months especially.
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we[c] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.[d] 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.[e] 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.[f]
I really think if we’ll put on the full armor of God on a daily basis we’ll be equipped and ready for anything. I sure know when I don’t put on the armor of God, my day just don’t go as well as it could of that’s for sure.
Daily Devotional
"We are therefore Christ's ambassadors…"
(2 Corinthians 5:20, NIV)
As believers in Jesus, we are called to be His ambassadors or representatives in the earth. In the natural, ambassadors are privileged. They are diplomats with the highest rank. They walk in the authority of the name of the one who sent them.
As God's ambassadors on this earth, we walk in His power and authority. We are to promote relationship with Him. The Bible also calls us "ministers of reconciliation," which means we are the ones to bring the message of hope in Jesus to the world. When you see yourself as God's ambassador, it will change the way you think. It will change the way you act. It will change the way you approach people.
Today, remember, that you are a representative of Almighty God. Look for ways to promote relationship with Him. Speak words of healing that will draw people. Show kindness because it's His kindness that leads people to repentance. Look for ways to bless others as we work together to build His kingdom.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for choosing me as Your ambassador. Help me to understand the authority You've given me. Show me ways to reach out and be a blessing to others and build Your kingdom in the earth. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
I Corinthians 15:57 - But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
