Shaky Ground...(starting to put on God's Armor)...

Shaky ground is the….pits. Wouldn’t you agree?

There is not much worse than standing on shaky ground. You know…trying to do life when our very foundations are unstable, ever changing, or insecure.

“Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,”
Ephesians 6:14

As we journey through Ephesians 6:10-20…one verse at a time (see last week’s posts) and begin to “put on” His armor...We see truth and righteousness…well…we need ‘em a bunch.

Lies hurt…lies harm…lies deceive…I think we all pretty much get that. How much greater the pain when our adversary the devil lies to us…and we believe him over what Jesus would tell us…truly, we have nothing to stand on. The belt of truth keeps the whole armor on us. Jesus not only speaks truth…He is Truth speaking. Think on that. His Word IS truth John 17:17. It is imperative for us to drink it in…let it transform us…and help us stand…no matter what we go through.

And righteousness…you know…we just don’t got any on our own. Just being real, here. Jesus alone is our righteousness. His breastplate…that covers our heart, will shield us from the darts of the enemy. Darts called: guilt, shame, worthless, inadequate. We HAVE to understand who we are in Christ.

Yep…I need to be putting on the armor…every single day I have breath.

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(photo: Kelsee Irby)

Oceans...

Oceans. “Oceans” was playing on my Pandora channel today.

Hearing the song reminded me of...deep waters in recent years. You know…the usual: diagnosed with Stage 4 terminal cancer…son leaving the faith…being laid off…to name a few events. Anyone trackin’ with me here?

And yet…the God of the Angel Armies was greater than anything I would face. Those deep waters became training ground for walking in HIS power and authority.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.”  Ephesians 6:10

The Lord God turned each one of those situations around. Yes. He did it. However, He also invited me to partner with Him in the battle…stand in HIS power…not my worry, weakness, or wonderment…though that was tempting to overtake me.

Fill in the blank________. What is your ocean at the moment? If comfortable, feel free to comment so others can pray for you.

Over the next few days…let’s look at Ephesians 6:10-20 verse by verse…and be encouraged to…put on God’s armor for ourselves. Let’s see the enemy of our souls be toppled in Jesus’ Name.

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*Luke 10:17-20

Link to “Oceans”:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLqTZ07ja7g