December 8, 2005
Use Your Weapons
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While visiting a museum, I was intrigued by a small inscription describing a class of Roman gladiatorsthe Retiariiwho fought using only a net and a trident. Of all the fearsome and lethal weapons available to those warriors, who often battled to the death, these men were given two itemsa piece of webbing and a three-pronged spear. When they entered the arena, their survival depended on how well they used their weapons.
In the spiritual battle we face as Christians, God has chosen our weapons: "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" (2 Corinthians 10:3-4).
It's worth pausing to look at ourselves in the mirror of Ephesians 6:10-18 to see if we are properly equipped with "the whole armor of God." From the helmet of salvation to the shoes of the gospel of peace, we are to be protected and armed for a conflict that depends not on human strength but on the power of God.
When we realize the nature of that warfare and the forces against us, it's foolish to enter the fray with anything except our God-given weapons. David McCasland
Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. Isaiah 40:31
Good evening, Mayor. Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word.
When we have the whole armour of God, we are invincible!
Hi The Mayor! Hugs!
Thanks, Mayor, for today's sustenance for body and soul.