We are facing situations to
do wrong everyday, even against our conscience. This is because, our spiritual
enemy, Satan is always trying to use us against God. This is also called
‘Temptation’. No man can win spiritual
battle against Satan in own strength.
The Apostle Paul instructed
us to fight against Satan with the ‘Sword of Spirit’. The ‘Sword of Spirit’ is
the ‘Word of God’. The ‘Word of God’ is in the Bible. Jesus had overcome
Satan’s temptation by using scripture (see Matthew 4).
The Bible advise us to use
the Word of God, saying : “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 wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and
blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world
rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in
the heavenly places.
Therefore
take the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil
day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your loins
with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod
your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking
the shield of faith, with which you can quench 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. Pray 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,” (Ephesians 6:13-18 RSV)
Therefore, be equipped yourself
with the ‘full armour of God’ –
Received Jesus Christ for
your Lord and saviour and become God’s Child (John 1:12).
Live a new life in Christ by
abandoning ungodliness. ,“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed
by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God
– what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2)
Have full faith in God and
rely on Him. Read the Bible daily and pray all the time. “This is the
confidence we have in approaching God; That if we ask anything according to his
will, he hears us. And if he hears us, we know that we have what we asked of
him.” (1 John 5:14-15).
Memorize scriptures as much
as you can to apply appropriate verses in appropriate time. The Bible will help
and guide you in the right direction when you face those temptations. Do this
so that you may be able to say “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I
might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11).
Meditate on, and focus your
mind on God’s Word all the time. This will to help you understand God’s ways
and enable you to apply His principles in your life decisions. This will also help
you understand God’s will for you and become more like Christ, which will
produce Godly characters in your life such as love, peace, and
purity. (Philippians 4:8)
Share the Gospel with others
that you may grow in faith and receive spiritual blessings. Jesus gave us
eternal life to all who believed in Him. He promised to be with all who share
the Gospel. He wants us to tell others so they can be free. How can they
believe if no one tells them?
“For everyone who calls on
the name of the Lord will be saved.” How, then, can they call on the one they
have not believed in? And how can they believer in the one of whom they have
not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” (Romans
10:13-14)
Hope you will receive more and
more blessing as you share the Good News, as I have been experiencing by
sharing His Good News of Salvation in Christ.
God
bless you.
