“The prince of the power of the air.” My eyes stopped. Why had I never noticed that before? I read it again. “The prince of the power of the air.” The air? How could anyone have power over air? And in a moment, new revelation rushed upon my understanding. Airwaves….. The internet, videos, Pandora, television, …
Warfare Prayer
We have been inundated with so much bad news lately that it is difficult to keep our minds positive. Indeed, we are in a battle as the evil one seeks to make us his next meal. I don’t want it to be me or mine, how about you? So, I’d like to challenge you to commit to praying this prayer every …
The Testudo
Remember that image of the shield of faith knocking the enemy off balance? (If you missed it, check out that video here). Well, the cool thing about our shield of faith is that it can be used collectively. Just check this out: The testudo. Now, that’s a way to approach enemy lines. And just think, …
Praying on Faith
Holy Father, How suitable it is that You should include the shield of Faith in our spiritual gear – because without faith it is impossible to please You (Hebrews 11:6). I believe that faith is Your gift, measured out to all that will receive (Ephesians 2:7-8; Romans 12:3) I pick up the spiritual shield of Faith as a barrier …
How’s Your Filter?
I was brushing my teeth when I heard them. Now, I’m not a morning person and don’t wake up easily, but these noises I recognized. My young daughters were in the kitchen together, “secretly” making us breakfast. “Don’t start the shower,” I told Mark. “We have to get back in bed and act surprised.” It took a while. …
Muscles or Lack Thereof?
Gym class has always been a place of dread to me. I think it dates back to the one in fifth grade when I realized that all other girls 1) could dribble and 2) were wearing a bra. With the deductive powers of an eleven-year-old, I figured these two must be related and went home begging my mother for …
Wasai. Now that’s a Shield.
Today, we shift our attention to one of the most interesting and possibly surprising pieces of Spiritual Armor: the shield of faith. It is one heavy-duty item. Check out this informational video describing the Roman shield: Now, we learned that the first three, Truth, Righteousness and the Preparation of Peace, were all standard defensive equipment. And, I have …
Praying on the Preparation of Peace
Holy Father, Praise You for being my God of Peace (Hebrews 13:20). Thank You for giving me peace from anxiety, knowing that I can bring every worry to You in prayer. Thank You that Your Peace guards my heart and mind every time I offer my concern to You (Philippians 4:6-7). Draw me after You that we may run …
Our Master Cobbler
“And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace” (Ephesians 6:15). Ever thought about how that all of this preparation is so that we will be at peace? I love thinking about the Master Cobbler forming our very own pair of sandals. First, He cuts the leather. Since He is the “exact …
Get Ready. Get Set. Get Caligae.
Shoes of Preparation – one of the truly hidden gems in our spiritual armor. 1. Daily spiritual preparation defeats satan. The Roman sandal (caligae) that Paul speaks of in Ephesians 6:14-15 is for standing ground against satan. They are worn in warfare against the enemy, not in marching all over a non-Christian’s beliefs. We spend too much …