Ephesians 6:10 Be strong in the LORD

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.
TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

This week and maybe next we will talk about the warfare of Spirit-filled believers. We are talking about the conflict of the church.

Ephesians 6:10 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD, and in the power of his might."

"Finally." Paul has already spoken of the church's heavenly calling and her earthly conduct, now he is revealing her spiritual conflict.

"Be strong in the LORD." Be continuously empowered in union with Him. He is the source of spiritual power. Spiritual battles require spiritual strength. We have to stay strong in the WORD, let the WORD be our strength.

1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."

Lions attack sick, young, or straggling animals; they choose victims who are alone or not alert. Peter warns us to watch out for Satan when we are suffering or being persecuted. If you are feeling alone, weak, helpless, and cut off from other believers, or if you are so focused on your troubles that you forget to watch for danger, those are the times when you are especially vulnerable to Satan's attacks.

During times of suffering seek other Christians for support. Keep your eyes on Christ, and resist the devil. Then, says James, "he (satan) will flee from you. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny