May 15
Our Biggest Battle
I am afraid ... you are being lured away from the simple purity of your love for Christ.
II Corinthians 11:3 (The Message)
For though we walk in the flesh; we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ....
II Corinthians 10:4-5 (NKJV)
And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take every thing the Master has set out for you, well made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is for keeps, a life or death fight to the finish....
Ephesians 6:10-11 (The Message)
My biggest battles are in my mind. My toughest struggles, easiest defeats and greatest victories all occur in my own heart and mind. This is why the transforming power of the word of God and intimate time alone with Him are so important—to open my eyes, to wash me clean. I believe it’s why devout Jews found the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) so powerful in helping their daily walk and also why the early disciples clung to the Jesus Creed (Mark 12:30-31). These became the chief weapons in their personal arsenals to defeat temptation, evil desires and selfish rationalizations. Now you and I are called to do what we must to “take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” After all, it’s not about us, it’s all about Him.
It’s as simple as that.
Father, thank You for the simplicity that is in Christ. Help us to love You with all our hearts; help us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Camp out in our lives and give us more of Your incredible joy. Amen.
Our Biggest Battle
I am afraid ... you are being lured away from the simple purity of your love for Christ.
II Corinthians 11:3 (The Message)
For though we walk in the flesh; we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ....
II Corinthians 10:4-5 (NKJV)
And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take every thing the Master has set out for you, well made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is for keeps, a life or death fight to the finish....
Ephesians 6:10-11 (The Message)
My biggest battles are in my mind. My toughest struggles, easiest defeats and greatest victories all occur in my own heart and mind. This is why the transforming power of the word of God and intimate time alone with Him are so important—to open my eyes, to wash me clean. I believe it’s why devout Jews found the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) so powerful in helping their daily walk and also why the early disciples clung to the Jesus Creed (Mark 12:30-31). These became the chief weapons in their personal arsenals to defeat temptation, evil desires and selfish rationalizations. Now you and I are called to do what we must to “take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” After all, it’s not about us, it’s all about Him.
It’s as simple as that.
Father, thank You for the simplicity that is in Christ. Help us to love You with all our hearts; help us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Camp out in our lives and give us more of Your incredible joy. Amen.
posted by Craig Soderquist at 8:00 PM
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