Battle.

Romans 8:31-39

So what should we say about all of this? If God is on our side, then tell me: whom should we fear? If He did not spare His own Son, but handed Him over on our account, then don't you think that He will graciously give us all things with Him? Can anyone be so bold as to level a charge against God's chosen? Especially since God's "not guilty" verdict is already declared. Who has the authority to condemn? Jesus, the Liberating King, who died, but more importantly, conquered death when He was raised to sit at the right hand of God where He pleads on our behalf. So who can separate us? What can disconnect us from the Liverating King's love? Can troubles, hardships, persecution, hunger, poverty, danger, or even death? The answer is, absolutely nothing. 

The psalms says, 

On Your behalf, our lives are endangered constantly; we are like sheep awaiting slaughter.

But no matter what comes, we will always taste victory through Him who loved us. For I have every confidence that nothing- not death, life, heavenly messengers, dark spirits, the present, the future, spiritual powers, heights, depth, nor any created thing- can disconnect us from the love of God that came to us in Jesus, our Lord and Liberating King. 

Acts 6:10-20

Finally, brothers and sisters, draw your strength and might from God. Put on full armor of God to protect yourselves from the devil and his evil schemes. We're not waging war against enemies of flesh and blood alone. No, this fight is against tyrants, against authorities, against supernatural powers and demon-princes that slither in the darkness of this world, and against wicked spiritual armies that lurk about in heavenly places. 

And this is why you need to be head to-toe in the full armor of God: so you can resist during these evil days and be fully prepared to hold your ground. Yes, stand- truth, banded around your waist, righteousness as your chest plate, and feet protected in preparation to problaim the good news of peace. Don't forget to raise the sheild of faith above all else, so you will be able to extinguish flaming spears hurled at you from the wicked one. Take also the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. 

Pray always. Pray in the Spirit. Pray about everything in every way you know how! And keeping all this in mind, pray on behalf of God's people. Keep on praying feverishly, and be on the lookout until evil has been stayed. And please pray for me. Pray that truth will be with me before I even open my mouth. Ask the Spirit to guide me while I boldly defend the mystery that is the good news- for which I am an ambassador in chains- so pray that I can bravely pronounce the truth, as I should do.

Blessing:

May peace and love with faith be yours from God the Father and our Liberating King, Jesus. May his grace surround all who love our Lord Jesus, the Liberator, with a never-ending love.

Psalms 59:17

O my Strength, I sing praise to you;
       you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God.

Fellow travelers on this journey with me, please pray. Mahalo.