This Weeks Message

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak."

Ephesians  6:10-20 NKJV

(updated: February 2nd, 2025)

Knowing the truth: we read and study Scripture so that we are always “grow[ing] in the grace and knowledge [understanding] of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,”

Wearing righteousness (love): walking in the Spirit, “abiding in Him [Christ]” and “He in you,” loving and serving others,

Prepared with the gospel of peace: this “message of truth,” by which you have been born again,

Using a shield of faith: for “without faith it is impossible to please God” or “stand firm” and resist the attacks of the enemy,

Putting on a helmet of salvation: which is your hope, and it is this hope which keeps you always looking forward and “press[ing] on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” in all things at all times, and

The Sword of the Spirit: “which is the Word of God!” 

(Updated: February 2nd, 2025)