Is your system in order?

A message from Wisdom for Living:

Hello church family!

Today we are talking about arming ourselves for war. We all recognize that in Ephesians Chapter 6, it clearly outlines what type of armor we are to wear for the battle. Today I am going to highlight the main points, and also move us from the 1st century warrior to the 21st century tech person.

The main points highlighted in Ephesians 6:10-13 are these:

- we are to fight using the Lord's might

- we do not fight against flesh and blood

- after we have done our part, we are to stand in the grace and strength of the Lord

Computer reference:

Anti-virus. We all know that it is a vital part of our computer. Without it, the various viruses out on the Internet would affect and try to destroy your computer. Three points:

1. Christ fought the viruses of the enemy with the Word of God. Matthew 4:1-11 demonstrates to us that Jesus Christ fought the devil with the word of God. Christ fought the devil with human ability to show us that we can do the same.

2. Like Jesus, we need to have our bullet scriptures ready, to combat the thoughts from the enemy and even others who are trying to discourage you off the promises of God. That's right - what are your two to five scriptures that rise up within you when you are under attack? Once you have them memorized, those encourage and speak to you.


3. We don't wrestle with people, but people can be used to speak against the promises of God, and they can even be believers. Check out Matthew 16 (Peter was rebuked by Jesus for speaking against God's plan for Jesus' life).


Guarding your operating system (your heart):

In proverbs 4:20-23, the Bible says to guard your heart, for out of it flow the issues of life. Meaning you need to line up what you believe, how you think about yourself, and how others and God/Jesus relate to you with the Word of God. If it's not in the Word, then don't receive it. Your life is like a boat designed by God to maneuver in this life. Life is like the sea or ocean. The winds and waves and storms of life do happen, but the if the weather of life has not entered your boat, you will not sink. Jesus in your boat makes your boat unable to go down! It might have to deal with tough, challenging and even hurtful things, but if you will allow the Chief Shepherd to captain your vessel, you will always come out on top.

Remember: don't be afraid of viruses! They surround us, but if we don't let them in to our heart, then we can't be destroyed.

Have you bullet verses ready, speak the word, don't receive all things from everyone, and if it's not in the Word, then don't receive it.

Jesus loves you and is with you!

Your are greatly blessed, highly favored and deeply loved,

Pastor Art