“The Whole Armour of God – 2”
Thursday, July 4, 2024Key Verse
“And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace” (Ephesians 6:15).
Text — Ephesians 6:15-16
Message
Part of our armour for defeating Satan is the preaching the gospel. Preaching is the means of calling sinners to repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus so that they can know God. Having our feet fitted with the shoes of the gospel of peace allows us to be ready to share the gospel with others at all times. How is preaching a weapon? Preaching depopulates Satan’s kingdom, making him to lose his captives and reduce his power and influence. Remember also that we are commanded to go and preach and obedience gives us power to overcome temptations and sin.The fourth piece of armour in this series is the shield of faith.
The first three pieces of armour are fixed firmly to the body, but the shield must be taken up to deflect all attacks and the fiery darts,which could be sin, sorrow, evil thoughts or imaginations, and afflictions. Also you need to have faith in God; Yes, faith in the fire, like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, believing that He is able to protect and deliver at all times.
Quote
Also you need to have faith
Challenge
Preach the gospel – it’s a piece of the armour.
Prayer for today
Dear Father, fit my feet with the readiness to preach, in Jesus’ name.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
