– By Terri Fornear
The evil “day” in Ephesians 6:13 can feel more like an evil eternity! How do I “stand” as Paul says when things are really tough?
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 full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm, therefore… – Ephesians 6:10-14.
It’s funny, he uses the word stand, when I feel like I’m slipping, dodging, tripping, falling all over the place.
Standing means:
1) I have to stop! Stop battling, stop trying to figure everything out.
2) Admit my ways are not working.
3) Realize this thing is bigger than me and my abilities.
4) Put on the invisible armor, God’s armor… HIS righteousness, truth, peace, grace, and faith. Stand in HIS work and strength.
Now, as the darts are coming, the confusion rising, the battle raging… NOW, as I stand in all of Him the war is being won. Don’t look around, feel His Life now! Then, He promises:
After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. – 1 Peter 5:10
Oh how I love your emails!
Every time something bothers me about this cancer..bingo, your message comes just in time! Thank you.
Major chemo is finished and surgery is in the forecast..St. Patricks Day! It’s waiting these 2 weeks which aggravates me! You want it done right away! Now, The Lord is testing my Fruits of the Spirit…patience! Not really looking forward to radiation every day and chemo following..if that’s the way The Lord wants it..that’s the way it will be 🙂
GOD TAKES OVER FROM HERE. I’ve done the best I can do!
Every morning, I ask for the Holy Spirit to direct me and this gift certainly does!
I’m staying positive and Jesus is there every step of the way!
STRONGHOLD MINISTRY ..YOURE THE BEST!
Loved your book, but the Devotions I read every day..over and over again! They get me through each day!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Thanks, Dale – Terri wrote this post! Waiting is definitely one of the hardest things about battling. Though in your case, the chemo is most likely still working – so the wait is not in vain! And of course, the Lord is still working too. We’re asking Him to finish the job in you and for you – for total healing. Thanks for writing to us, Dale. It does help us to know we’re having impact! Blessings back at you and keep us posted. (Joe Fornear)