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Saturday, June 29, 2013

The Sunday of Confession (NTA)


Ephesians 6:10-20
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 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, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

This is a war. Many people in recent days have been reminded that our war is not against flesh and blood. But soon we may have to fight against voice box and hand. The devil appears to be winning in the popular vote. The devil is a great politician.

St Paul reminds us to put on the full armor of God. Stand strong and be ready in season and out of season to speak the truth. Stand ready to face a fight against something you cannot kill. Stand ready to defend yourself against an enemy you cannot stop. You continue to fail, and fall.

You can not do this on your own. You stand together with the FULL ARMOR of God. You stand with the entire Christian Church. You stand with the Word of God as your defense. It is that very Word of God, which has defeated the death and the devil. He has won the victory already. The Holy Spirit has clothed you with the Lamb of God. He has washed you in the Full Armor of God to protect you and help you stand even on the last Day.

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