Day 1: Soldiers Pray Persistently

Ephesians 6:13-18

The apostle Paul covered a lot of topics as he wrote the final chapter of Ephesians. Children were addressed and told how to honor their parents. Fathers were told how to love and respect their children as they were rearing them. Bondservants were told how to conduct themselves regarding their relationships with their masters. The masters were also told how they should treat their servants.

He writes several paragraphs toward the end of the book on how we should be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. When a soldier goes into combat, he must be properly e

quipped in order to avoid harm or even death. Paul tells us how to equip ourselves in order to make a mighty stand against the devil. We to put on the “whole armor of God”, which includes protecting our waist with truth, our chest with righteousness, our feet with the preparation of the gospel, taking up the shield of faith in order to avoid the devil’s fiery darts, and finally putting on the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Once the equipment is in place, the soldier is reminded that the battle is spiritual and must be fought in God’s strength.

This great biblical teaching was true in the first century and continues today. We can not defeat the devil alone, no matter how good our equipment. God is our partner in battle, and we must pray for His guidance, protection and deliverance. Soldiers in the army of the Lord must pray and pray persistently.

...praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints... -Ephesians 6:18

Written by DeWayne Griffin, an elder at Mt. Juliet

# posted by JP @ 12:01 AM on Sunday, November 14, 2010

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Day 1: Soldiers Pray Persistently Ephesians 6:13-18 The apostle Paul covered a lot of topics as he wrote the final chapter of Ephesians. Children were addressed and told how to honor their parents. Fathers were told how to love and respect their children as they were rearing them. Bondservants were told how to conduct themselves regarding their relationships with their masters. The masters were also told how they should treat their servants. He writes several paragraphs toward the end of the book on how we should be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. When a soldier goes into combat, he must be properly equipped in order to avoid harm or even death. Paul tells us how to equip ourselves in order to make a mighty stand against the devil. We to put on the “whole armor of God”, which includes protecting our waist with truth, our chest with righteousness, our feet with the preparation of the gospel, taking up the shield of faith in order to avoid the devil’s fiery darts, and finally putting on the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Once the equipment is in place, the soldier is reminded that the battle is spiritual and must be fought in God’s strength. This great biblical teaching was true in the first century and continues today. We can not defeat the devil alone, no matter how good our equipment. God is our partner in battle, and we must pray for His guidance, protection and deliverance. Soldiers in the army of the Lord must pray and pray persistently. ...praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints... -Ephesians 6:18 Written by DeWayne Griffin, an elder at Mt. Juliet # posted by JP @ 12:01 AM on Sunday, November 14, 2010 Comments: Post a Comment << Home	Mt. Juliet Church of Christ 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Road P.O.Box 248 Mt.Juliet, TN 37122-0248 (615)758-2274 Fax:615-754-2351 Email Worship Services: Sunday Early Worship: 8AM Sunday Bible Study: 9:15AM Sunday Late Worship: 10:15AM Night Worship: 6PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7PM Past Archives: November 2010 December 2010

Day 1: Soldiers Pray Persistently

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