Meditate. Find your strength in the Lord.
A final word: 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. Ephesians 6:10-18
Be ready. Be on guard. If you don’t know when something is going to happen…you must always be prepared, according to Jesus. Spiritually, don’t let your guard down. God is within a spiritual realm, and along with Him, we fight a spiritual battle. It will be a glorious day when Christ snatches up His church…and an equally glorious day when Jesus Christ comes with His army to fight a final battle for the earth and all its people. We are in a battlefield…even now. A spiritual battle.
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| Clouds are everywhere.... Will you be caught up in the clouds? Above the Temple Mount, Jerusalem. |
Stay alert. Be persistent. Are you relying on this warning? Will these encouraging words draw you deeper into your relationship with Jesus?
Prayer ~ Dear Jesus…Now I have every spiritual gift I need as I eagerly wait for Your return, You, my Lord Jesus Christ. You will keep me strong to the end so that I will be free from all blame on the day when You, my Lord Jesus Christ, returns. From 1 Corinthians 1:7-8
Verses of Salvation ~ But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. Philippians 3:20
Bible Trivia
Answer to the Question: Who are the 144,000 that are mentioned in Revelation?
They are 12,000
from each of the twelve tribes of Israel. (See Revelation 7:5-8.)
"Wait! Don't harm the land or the
sea or the trees until we have placed the seal of God on the foreheads of his
servants." And I heard how many were marked with the seal of God—144,000
were sealed from all the tribes of Israel…. Revelation 7:3-4
Then I saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him were 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of mighty ocean waves or the rolling of loud thunder. It was like the sound of many harpists playing together. This great choir sang a wonderful new song in front of the throne of God and before the four living beings and the twenty-four elders. No one could learn this song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. Revelation 14:1-3
Bible Trivia
Question for next week: Who is the harlot or prostitute in Revelation?
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