Jesus — Our Shield of Faith

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We’ve been talking about Jesus being the armor of God, as mentioned in Ephesians 6:11-18.  
Above all, taking the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. – Ephesians 6:16
Psalm 119:114 says of the Lord, “You are my hiding place and my shield: [...]

Jesus — The Boot

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We’ve been talking about Jesus being the armor of God, as mentioned in Ephesians 6:11-18.   
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. — Ephesians 6:15 
The gospel is the good news, and of course, Jesus is The Good News! He is all our hope of salvation. 
The armor of God in Ephesians [...]

Jesus — Our Belt of Truth and Breastplate of Righteousness

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Last time, I mentioned that Jesus is the armor of God mentioned in Ephesians 6:11-18.   
Stand therefore, having your loins girded around with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. – Ephesians 6:14 
The Belt of Truth 
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life …” (John 14:6).  Jesus not only gives [...]

I Am the Armor

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I was a young mom, up to my earlobes in baby wash, and thoroughly frustrated because I had not been able to get my prayer time in that morning. 
“God, it’s so hard to find time to pray today.  Why, I never even got a chance to put on my spiritual armor this morning!” 
His [...]

God’s Savings Plan

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In hard economic times we naturally want to be savvy managers of our finances.  We tend to be more careful about where we spend and how much.  There is a tendency to pull back, close in on ourselves, and hang onto what material possessions we have.
What would Jesus do, if He were living [...]