The Arkansas Traveler

VICTORY!!

Ephesians 6:10-20

INTRO: I call this "Victory!", because that should be our goal and it is a promised outcome if we do the preparation.

SPIRITUAL STRUGGLE!

   Started in Garden of Eden (or before)

   Not with people (vs. 12)

   Against rulers, authorities and powers in this dark world

          And spiritual forces of evil in heavenly places

   Therefore, put on the full armor of God.

THE ARMOR INCLUDES:

   TRUTH – Belt of truth around your waist (vs. 14)

   RIGHTEOUSNESS – breastplate of righteousness

   GOSPEL OF PEACE – shod with gospel of peace

   FAITH – shield of faith to quince fiery darts

   SALVATION – Helmet of salvation

   WORD OF GOD – Sword of the Spirit

COVER IT ALL IN PRAYER

   All kinds of prayer

   Pray in the Spirit on all occasions

   Be alert

   Keep on praying for all the saints (fellow believers)

   Pray for leaders (Paul ask prayer for himself)

CONCLUSION: We may not like the sound of it, we are in spiritual warfare in our personal lives as well as in our nation. The enemy is already defeated, but he has not given up yet. So we must take up all the resources provided by God.

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Parting thoughts:

   Keep your focus on God and His leadership.

   Pray for us as we continue to serve with you.

   Thanks for a great life in serving together!

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From time to time, I will try to jot notes here to let any who wish to keep up with whats happening in retirement.

God bless,

Fred D Kerr