DCLM Higher Everyday 4 July 2024 — The Whole Armour of God – 2
DCLM Higher Everyday 4 July 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Whole Armour of God – 2
Topic: The Whole Armour of God – 2
Text: Ephesians 6:15-16
15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Key Verse: “And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace” (Ephesians 6:15).
Message
Part of our armour for defeating Satan is the preaching the gospel. Preaching is the means of calling sinners to repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus so that they can know God. Having our feet fitted with the shoes of the gospel of peace allows us to be ready to share the gospel with others at all times. How is preaching a weapon? Preaching depopulates Satan’s kingdom, making him to lose his captives and reduce his power and influence. Remember also that we are commanded to go and preach and obedience gives us power to overcome temptations and sin.The fourth piece of armour in this series is the shield of faith.
The first three pieces of armour are fixed firmly to the body, but the shield must be taken up to deflect all attacks and the fiery darts,which could be sin, sorrow, evil thoughts or imaginations, and afflictions. Also you need to have faith in God; Yes, faith in the fire, like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, believing that He is able to protect and deliver at all times.
Quote: Also you need to have faith
Challenge: Preach the gospel – it’s a piece of the armour.
Prayer for today: Dear Father, fit my feet with the readiness to preach, in Jesus’ name.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
