Hidden in Christ

Ephesians 6:10-18 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil 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 firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,"

Men we were not made to live like most men, we were made to fight, we were made to strive, we were made to work, we were made to conquer, we were made to give ourselves for something eternal.

Now we live in a fallen world, that lives in darkness and death. The kingdom of the evil one is spread across the land. We were not called to give ourselves to trifles, we were called to advance God's kingdom. To live with a passion to fight for Him, and to only every once in awhile drop our swords and look up for a smile.

I want to Fight! I don't want comfort. Because the Kingdom of God is built, not by those who rest easily in the streets of Zion, but by those who go out into the streets and fight. The weapons of  our warfare are not carnal, they are mighty intercessory prayer, the proclamation of the Gospel, and sacrificial love.

Raise up men of God! Do what you were called to do, be valiant and strong, take your stand beside Jesus Christ and His cause, and watch the Devil come after you. Attacking you from the outside and the inside, but that's what war is about.

This is from an old sermon that I found on line the other day and i thought that I would share it. I don't know who it was that was speaking but I loved the message behind it.

1. Men step up and be strong men of God.
2. Everyday the spiritual battle around us is waging and real. Fight like your life depends on it, Fight like the lives of your family, friends and your children depend on it. Because it does!

Jason