“Stand therefore . . . having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace . . .” Ephesians 6:15 . It is the third armor in the spiritual armamentarium. Among the spiritual armors, we have offensive and defensive weapons. Even though shoes may have some defensive role, the main purpose of this…
Ephesians 6:14 “Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness . . .”
A weapon of resolve and spiritual strength! . . In the spiritual warfare armamentarium, the first weapon mentioned is the belt of truth (Ephesians 6:14). As a follower Jesus Christ, every Christian is on a battleground. Our fight is not against flesh and blood but against the principalities and powers of the unseen world. The Bible…
Every follower of Jesus is in a battlefield. Jesus said, “Since you don’t belong to the world, the world would hate you” (John 17:14-16). The world system is under the dominion of our adversary. So we will be faced with the opposition; none of the true believers are immune to it. Now the question is,…
“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…”…
Jesus is the Healer (Exodus 23:25). I consider introducing the people I serve to the Master Physician, to be my primary responsibility as a physician, in words and in deeds. My failure in doing so is a major disservice. Since He designed this body, He will be the best person for us to consult! . “He heals…
Psalm 91:1-2 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High, Will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust.” We all are in an insecure world with an uncertain future. Changes in the socioeconomic and…
The effectiveness of a leader is evident by the passion and commitment of his/her followers in carrying out the mission of the leader. As we examine the life of Christ on this earth, we see He was the most effective leader of all times, which is evident by the impact of the disciples who followed…
These are the days when the Lord is using His chosen ones to see and experience the impossible. Every God-given dream will be fulfilled in God’s timing and in God’s way. You need to allow your faith to frame it. Jesus came to Lazarus’ tomb (John 11: 38-44) after four days. There was no humanly possible…
Psalm 69:9 (NIV) “for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.” The zeal of our LORD and Savior towards His Father’s temple was prophesied by David more than 600 years prior to His arrival on the temple court! . . Temple cleansing was the first public…
