Love Light Armor of God Part 5: Shields Up!!

In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.  Ephesians 6:16 Back in biblical times, the Roman soldier would have to hold up a large shield during battle to protect himself from arrows.  In fact, a big strategy of the enemy was to use…

Life-giver Rule #14: Forward Movement With Perseverance

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  I Corinthians 13:7 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.  I Corinthians 13:13 This final…

Love Light Armor of God Part 4: Shoes

For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.  Ephesians 6:15 The next piece of armor mentioned is the shoes.  Shoes are not only important for a soldier, but they are important in everyday life of everyday people.  We protect our feet with shoes, it’s…

Life-Giver Rule #13: Hope On the Horizon

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes… I Corinthians 13:7 “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived.  It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”— Nelson Mandela Apartheid is a law that was passed in…

Love Light Armor of God Part 3: Guard Your Heart With Righteousness

Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.  Ephesians: 6:14 Instead of using body armor other translations use breastplate.  The breastplate in Roman armor protects the upper body and most importantly the heart.  As I stated two weeks ago, the belt of truth holds up the body…