Ephesians 6 ~ Be Strong in the Lord

 

Ephesians 6

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

5 Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, 6 not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, 7 rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, 8 knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free. 9 Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.

10 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. 12 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. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 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, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. 22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.

23 Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.

When God decided Moses was ready for a visit, He sent - FIRE!

When Jesus decided HE was heading to Home Paradise - He sent - FIRE!

This life will give us trial by - - - - !

Hebrews 12

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.

Regular Fire finishes. You have to maintain just about everything in life. The Fire of God is not covered, hidden, dormant, subject to decay. Is Sovereign.

Jesus told us about HIS WORD. He said days may come.

Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth will pass away, but My Words will never pass away.

Why do we have trouble between parents, in work, what does most trouble come from?

James 4

What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members?

John said God is Love.

James said we are selfish.

 

What to do with Trouble?

Pray.

Sounds namby pamby?

Psalm 38

O Lord, all my longing is before you;

my sighing is not hidden from you.

Psalm 43

Send out your light and your truth;

let them lead me;

let them bring me to your holy hill

and to your dwelling!

4 Then I will go to the altar of God,

to God my exceeding joy

We want the Light and the Truth of God. That is Joy. 

Matthew 21:22

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.

Add that to the Lord's Prayer about believing His Will should be done - and you have Faith.

Do we have powerful allies?

Ephesians 2:18

For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

How close to God are we?

Hebrews 4:16

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Does God know we make messes and appear one way and do another? God called Aaron, who is like us. People.

Hebrews 10:19

19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus

By the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.

Abba, Father!

WE PRAY 

BLESSINGS 

And

THANKSGIVING
FOR 
A 
NEW 
YEAR
AND BEGINNING

WE PRAY

for

THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL

To be 

the Voice

of LOVE

Joy, Peace, Patience,

Goodness,

Faithfulness,

gentleness

and

SELF CONTROL

And ask You

for appropriate leadership.

Worldwide leaders

condemned the erratic and unfaithful Sermon

given by Bishop Budde.

Who previously condemned 

President Trump

for saving St. John's Church from arson,

saying President Trump wasn't kind

to the homeless during arson,

and not a person to hold up the Bible.

Then condemning him for following the vote

the Vote of the People

for The Laws of the Land

and ceasing gender mutation on children,

as the Catholic Church Condemns

as a failure to provide Dignity to each Person.

Let's pray

for the departure

of what

 is not

good.

Worldwide leaders said, 

"The Sermon represents a church

not led by Jesus Christ and His Teachings

and Word. 

A broken down

liberal refuge institution seeking only donations."

We pray the Blessing

of Growth

upon the Church

Proclaiming

The Entire Word of God

and the 

'Growing' Portion

of the Episcopal Church.

Remembering 

the fall of the Church

from 

17 million people

to 500,000.

The Anglican Church of The United States

fuels the genuine and compassionate

blessed outreach 

of the Worldwide Anglican Communion

GAFCON

and not the portion of the 

Episcopal Church in 

THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL

We Pray

for Leadership

in The National Cathedral

Shining

The Light of Love Peace and Joy

upon

The Teachings of Jesus Christ.

God of Love

God of Encouragement

God of the Bible. 

The safety 

of those

helping the earth 

to heal.

Let evil and practicing evil

depart 

far 

from us

and our children.

With Your Help

We will act justly

 and to love mercy

 and to walk humbly with You, our God.

Cover us

in peace worldwide.

Please, Father, remember

North Carolina has flooded

California has fire we have never seen.

Give us more of 

Your Strength

and Hope.

Dwell in me,

Dwell in us,

Dwell in those we Love,

Help us to seek You first.

And we will finish well, 

in Jesus Christ. 

Help us seek and find 

and bring,

to become,

 more Heaven

to this earth.

Gentle rain for California

putting out the fires

speedy insurance

claims

and fast rebuilding

realizing the standard building codes

even of Reagan

were safe.

Peace

THE GRAHAM MINISTRY

SAMARITAN'S PURSE

IS 

DOING INCREDIBLE
SHAKE NORTH CAROLINA
SHAPE NORTH CAROLINA

Love and Mercy and Work.

GIVE TO

 SAMARITAN'S PURSE

Please.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

And in Jesus - This Hope.

Faith and Love - we will rise up Believing Jesus.

Amen

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Yes The Lord Fulfills His Purpose

Thank You Jesus The Lord