Praise the Lord for his amazing works. One thing build on another; one at a time as though not to overwhelm, but in proportion to what you can digest in that moment. God is so good. He is so faithful. With craziness, or in the midst of a storm, he is there. He is a friend when all else goes away. Recently I have had to surrender my control and find the freedom of letting God be God. He is the ultimate caretaker, provider, friend, and protector; planner too! Praise the LORD!
Working with the kids, and preparing for the lesson, has allowed me to see how God prepares us for what is to come. Just ask and see :). One step at a time. That was clear today as we got to present the Full armor of God lesson to the Kids church at the main church we have been going to here in CR. Praise the Lord for his grace and kindness. It was not until afterwards that even the songs, the bible verse was so key. My God is so BIG! so Strong and so mighty there's nothing my God can not do. Amen! We got to intercede after church, and seeing the spiritual battle in a physical manefestation was another reminder of what we are really up against. We are in a battle. The more we listen and obey, the arrows and attacks increase. But our God is bigger!
My Friend E asked me the other day: If we are Gods warrior princes, and princesses, and we are leading God's army, who is behind you?
Today that was very real. Jesus is behind us and backs us up. He sends his angels to charge, we are not alone. Do not be afraid.
This was one lesson that sunk deep into my heart today. Don't be afraid. Ask and obey. We are in the LORD's army :) YesSir!
Time for bed. Night.
Ephesians 6:10-19
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,[c] against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 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.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
~R
