I have always tried my best to let wisdom
guide my thoughts and actions. I said to myself, "I am determined to be
wise." But it didn't work. Ecclesiastes 7:23
We can’t get wise on own. It is a gift from
God—a reward. Just a reminder… God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to
those who please him. Ecclesiastes 2:26. Once again…on a daily basis…I
seek to please God in all that I do. I am only human…how about you?
Not a single person on earth is always good
and never sins. Don't eavesdrop on others--you may hear your servant curse you.
For you know how often you yourself have cursed others. I have always tried my
best to let wisdom guide my thoughts and actions. I said to myself, "I am
determined to be wise." But it didn't work. Ecclesiastes 7:20-23.
Let
wisdom guide my…your…thoughts and actions. The best way I know for that to
happen is to be into God’s Word every day—and the earlier in the day the better—so
that He can influence my thoughts and actions. I don’t want to have to fight
off some other influence. I’ve got to “put on” my spiritual armor.
Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty
power. Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against
all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood
enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against
mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly
places. Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to
resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be
standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body
armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the
Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold
up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation
as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be
persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And pray for me, too.
Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God's mysterious
plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. Ephesians 6:10-19.
Are you putting on your armor today?
Prayer
~ Lord, I put on my armor—Your armor—so that You will fight and I will be able
to stand firm, to resist the enemy today…and every day. Give me wisdom to
boldly explain Your plan of salvation…and to help disciple those around me as
they grow closer to You daily. Protect and guide us all.
Lord, please provide a healing touch to our friend, Loretta, in Portugal.
May You feel the presence and love of the Lord.
© 2016 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT)
unless otherwise noted.
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