Stand Firm and Pray

This was the emphasis for our week of prayer this past week. Ephesians 6:13 says: Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after having done everything, to stand.

Exodus 14:13 says: Do not be afraid. Stand firm, and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.

Each day of the week we put on and prayed through one piece of the armor. This wasn't about saying a rote prayer and religiously putting on our armor. Hopefully through meditating on the protection of each piece, we were able not only to know the purpose of each piece but come to a clear understanding of how each piece offers us protection against the lies and schemes of the enemy.

My hope is that we learn to appropriate each piece in our lives. May we become ever more aware of the protection, power and strength we have as we know Truth, understand our Right standing with God through Jesus, hold confidently to our Salvation, ready ourselves to carry the gospel of Peace, allow God to increase our Faith, and earnestly desire to read and know God's Word.

Truth, Righteousness, Salvation, Peace, Faith and the Word of God. Know who you are because of Jesus. Be prepared to stand your ground for the enemy WILL come and we must be ready. God's promise is to deliver us if we stand firm.