THE SHIELD OF FAITH
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 INSIGHT: The belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness and gospel of peace are part of the defensive attire of the soldier. But the shield is the most important […]
THE GOSPEL OF PEACE
14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:14-15 INSIGHT: No man will have real peace unless they surrender completely their life to the Lord Jesus Christ; until they open up to […]
BEING RIGHTEOUS
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place Ephesians 6:14 INSIGHT: In the roman soldier’s attire, the breastplate is supposed to cover the whole area from the neck to the thighs. It is another protective weapon, covering some important organs including the heart. Our physical […]
TRUTH MATTERS
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness Ephesians 6:14 INSIGHT: As Christians, we are engaged in a constant battle and are encouraged to stand firm consequently. What better way to do that but to fasten the belt of truth. Truth matters a lot because we are […]
FOUND FAITHFUL
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. Colossians 1:1-2 INSIGHT: Paul the Apostle introduces the letter to the church in Colossae by recognizing the faithfulness of his fellow believers. He called […]
PEACE, LOVE AND GRACE
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible. Ephesians 6:23-24 INSIGHT: Today is the beginning of a new month and I wanted to release these words over your life. Paul finds within himself enough strength to […]
PRAY FOR ALL THE SAINTS
To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:18-20 INSIGHT: Bringing unselfish prayers to the Lord […]
PRAY AT ALL TIMES
and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. Ephesians 6:17-18 INSIGHT: Prayer is the lubricant that keeps this defensive engine running smoothly. One can be girded with the belt of truth, have on the breastplate of righteousness and the […]
THE HELMET OF SALVATION
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 INSIGHT: The helmet is designed to protect the head, an important part of the soldier’s armor. The head is the control tour of our being. If it does not work properly, we cannot be functional either. […]
BE STRONG IN THE LORD
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, […]