PUT IT ON!

Hello friends,

     This past Sunday we talked about putting on the full armor of God which Paul spoke of in Ephesians 6:10-18. In fact, Paul says, “Put on the full armor of God” twice in just a few verses (11, 13). When it’s repeated it’s important. Paul wants to get our attention as soldiers of Christ in order that we be prepared for spiritual battle.

     The phrase “put on the full armor of God” in the original Greek language is written in a way that means to put it on immediately and leave it on permanently. How do we put on the full armor of God? We pray it on!

     We need to tell God that we want to put on the “belt of truth.” Much like the belt holds our clothing together, God’s truth holds together our faith and trust in Him. The “breastplate of righteous-ness” protects our heart from being misled by the “devils schemes,” just as it protects the vital organs of a soldier in combat. “Feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” Roman soldiers wore shoes to protect their feet especially when running. The “gospel of peace will protect us as we are pre-pared to take the gospel to others. We need to “run” with the gospel because the message is urgent and lifesaving. We also need to “take up the shield of faith” to protect us from Satan’s attacks and he will attack! Finally, we need to “take up the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” The soldier’s helmet protected his head and his sword was the primary weapon for battle. Likewise, we need to “put on the helmet” to protect our minds from the evil one and we need to fight with our primary weapon, the Word of God.

Are you ready for battle?  

Be biblical. Stay faithful,

Greg Edens

So What?

     Hello church. We just finished our sermon series Walk The Line which challenged all of us to be more surrendered to Jesus in the pivotal areas of life. We said that we want to “walk the line” of moral decency according to the Word of God with our values, our minds, our bodies, our relationships, our attitudes and our speech.

     Now I have to ask the question, So What? What I mean is, so what impact has it had on you? I am asking all of you to post a testimony or story, on the blog page, telling how God has changed you in this series. Are there some things you are doing differently? Did the Holy Spirit convict you in a certain area or situation that brought you to an attitude of repentance? Please give me your response.

     I shared a few stories about me and how God challenged my thinking and behavior during the series. God convicted me of some of the television programming I watched. The things we allow in our minds affect our behaviors. God also convicted me of the way I respond sometimes in conversations. It raised the question, “How do I respond to Amey and the kids when I am busy or frustrated?” I need to be aware. Remember we need to think biblically so that we live biblically. I look forward to hearing from you.

Be biblical. Stay faithful.

Greg Edens