It is important to have the whole armor of God in our lives. Then can God’s righteousness flow through us in our ministries.
God spoke and we should listen up. Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land.
Happy Father’s Day to every father on earth and to our Father in heaven. Much thanks for what you are doing for your family.
Honor thy father and thy mother and you will be blessed. Picking one over the other to obey was never what God intended.
Ephesians 6:1-3 (KJV)
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
2 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;
3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Children need to learn to love and honor both of their parents equally. This is God’s commandment for all kids in the faith.
Ephesians 6:10-12 (KJV)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
There is only one way we can win the battle against temptation. It is through the armor of God in our lives.
In life, we really need a sword and shield with us at all times, which is daily Bible study and prayer time with God.
Earlier, I mentioned a portion of the story of the prodigal son. This is because we are all like him at one time in our lives.
Ephesians 6:11-13 (KJV)
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
If you are wondering how pornographic temptations begins, it is simple. All Satan has to do is use an AD with an image and some perverse words in it and he has his victim hook and sinker.
Right now you may be thinking, how is it that I can get over my addictions? You may even say, I have already tried everything I can think of to stop and nothing works.
Ephesians 6:10,11 (KJV)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
If there was one thing I wish all the world could know is that Jesus can change their lives. They may think that they don’t need Him, for they are content with what they know and have, but they are wrong.
Those in Christ Jesus are continually thinking about their actions and how they can serve Christ. The Lord is in their minds often.
What will save us in this life is our faith in Jesus Christ. It is this faith that compels us to forsake what is evil and come unto Him for a change of heart.
Come humbly before God in prayer. Confess your sins and lay your addictions at the feet of Jesus. Admit that you are a sinner and need a Savior.
You may have once had faith in God but since backslidden and gone after your own ways. In all this, your life is not over yet.
Commune with the Lord, anytime of the day, in prayer. It isn’t about numbers. God is always waiting for us to find rest in His presence.
Submit your lives to God. No longer let the members of your body fight inside of you. There is nothing good that can come from this.
Jesus has done such great things in my life. Because of this, I know He can do even greater things for each of you.
If any of you have strayed from the path of God then get on your knees now and pray. Confess your sins before the Lord.
In Psalm 39, David said, “I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.”
If your hearts are down and need help, then raise your voices and call out to the Lord. Speak freely what is on your mind. He beckons us to come to Him.
When your flesh feels disappointed by the shame brought in by sin, let the Lord change your desires that you may feel true joy.
God is calling out everyone that is living in sin to repent. This prideful lifestyle has no part in the kingdom of God.
Be prayerful always that God may be with You. It is my prayer that You open your mind to Him. We will not be able to withstand false teachings if our faith is not rooted in truth.