Prayer ~ Lord, I’m ready…I think. Please show me if there is something I need to confess or do to “be ready” for Your return. Sometimes I get discouraged just waiting…and I know there are people out there who still need to know You as their Savior. Provide opportunities today…and in the coming days for me to tell them about You—before it is too late. When is the time that is least expected?
And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see. 1 Peter 1:5
Meditate. Faith in God. That is strong protection.
We don’t know what God looks like, but David depicted Him
with wings. I love that thought that He will gather us under His wings.
Have mercy on me, O
God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow
of your wings until the danger passes by. Psalm 57:1
Boaz used a similar description of God when he was speaking
to Ruth as she gleaned in his fields.
May the LORD, the
God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully
for what you have done. Ruth 2:12
Can you feel God’s wings of protection covering you? What a
strong protection He provides as you have faith in Him. Consider the verses in
Ephesians that tell us about putting on the armor of God for protection against
satanic and evil forces. It is by His power that we are protected.
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
Paul is encouraging us to put on every piece of God’s
armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil.
Is that time now? I think that we can say that it has an “evil time” since the
fall of mankind there in the Garden of Eden. Evil forces are just part of
life—the spiritual dimension. God’s power is greater than any unseen force and
we can trust Him to protect us. He has a plan…and it is playing out right
before our very eyes.
Just as prophesied, now there are rumors of wars. Jesus
told His disciples…and us…
You also must be
ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. Matthew
24:44
Are you ready? When is the time that is least expected?
Verse of
Salvation ~ And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until
you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for
all to see. 1 Peter 1:5
Memory Verse of the Week ~ Trust in the LORD with all
your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you
do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6
Friday’s Feast at the
King’s Table
We can’t live on bread
alone. Our bodies need fresh, raw fruits and vegetables. Cooking foods destroys
some of the nutrients. A short cooking time, preferably steaming, for things
like spinach and broccoli makes them more digestible, but even short cooking
times can reduce the vitamins and minerals available, according to
healthline.com. Google eating fresh raw foods and see what you think.
We live to eat…and eat
to live. That has been a family motto for years. Look at those around you…they
are the same. Everyone eats to live…and frequently eats too much. American has
become on obese nation—and we are suffering more COVID deaths because of poor
health. Overfed and undernourished. Remember that gluttony is a sin.
My child, listen and be wise: Keep your heart on the right course.
Do not carouse with drunkards or feast with gluttons, for they are on their way
to poverty, and too much sleep clothes them in rags. Proverbs 23:19-21
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| Soaking alfalfa sprouts. Beginning of a fresh new diet. God puts energy in those little seeds. That energy can be in your body! |
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