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When a football player suits up, he knows that his equipment is designed to protect him in battle against a dangerous opponent.
As
followers of Christ, we also face a dangerous foe—a spiritual enemy who seeks our downfall and
destruction. Fortunately, our Lord has provided us with
protection, and He challenges us to suit
up for spiritual battle.
  As followers of Christ, we also face a dangerous foe—a spiritual enemy who seeks our downfall and destruction. Fortunately, our Lord has provided us with protection, and He challenges us to suit up for spiritual battle. |
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| Read: Ephesians 6:13-21 |
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Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. —Ephesians 6:13 |
In
Ephesians 6:13,
we read, “Take
up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the
evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Paul then describes
our armor—helmet, breastplate, shield, sword, belt, and shoes. These
pieces of spiritual equipment are effective only if we put them on and
use them—even if they might
feel uncomfortable at first. Faithfulness in the Word (v.17), in prayer
(v.18), and in witness
(vv.19-20) are critical to making our armor feel like a part of us.
So
suit up! The battle is on!
Be not weary, Christian warrior,
Buckle on thine armor tight; Be ye strong and face the battle In the power of His might. —Iler
God’s armor is tailor-made for you,
but you must put it on.  |
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| Bible
in a Year: Joshua 1-3; Mark 16 |
"Reflexions from Our Daily Bread"
Posted by: Ben Ayala : benayalal@gmail.com
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📖 Cita Bíblica Principal "Pero te ha dicho: «Basta con que tengas mi gracia, porque mi poder se perfecciona en la debilidad». Así que me gloriaré más bien en mis debilidades, para que repose sobre mi poder el poder de Cristo." — 2 Corintios 12:9 (RVC) 💡 Reflexión: La Fortaleza en el Lugar Incorrecto En el caminar cristiano, a menudo cometemos el error de buscar la fortaleza en nuestras propias capacidades, talentos, recursos o experiencia. Pensamos que para ser útiles en las manos de Dios necesitamos estar completamente equipados, no tener fisuras y ser autosuficientes. Sin embargo, el apóstol Pablo descubrió una verdad revolucionaria a través de su "aguijón en la carne": es precisamente en nuestra debilidad donde el poder de Dios se manifiesta en todo su esplendor. Cuando reconocemos que ya no podemos avanzar por nuestras propias fuerzas, dejamos de depender de nosotros mismos y abrumamos el trono de la gracia con una dependencia total del Espíritu Santo. Para la...
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