09-07-2008, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by revlynn
Yes, we are in a war zone, but it is unlike any other war that has ever been fought because this war has already been won! Colossians 2:15 tells us that Jesus disarmed the principalities and powers, triumphing over them. We do not battle to gain the victory, but to enforce the victory that has already been won. We are the only army in history that has marched into battle knowing that we can't lose. We suffer temporary defeats only because we have never taken hold of (or have momentarily forgotten) the victory that is ours in Christ.
blessings,
Lynn |
Amen Pastor Lynn,
We need to stand strong as Christians cause as long as we are Christian we are in a battle field . We need to stand for something or we will fall for everything.
OUr struggles are in the heavenly realm and we are battling against pricipalities and powers in high places. We are not battling our siblings our spouse or children but the enemy who wants to gain territory in our lives.
As long as we are Christians we will have battles but our battles have already been won just like you said . Jesus paid it all at the cross. Satan wants to slow us down and have us move into his territory and that is why we must put on the full armour of God each day before we leave our house.like it states in ...........Ephesians 6 : 10 - 17. 
We are not in a playground. We are in a battle ground. But satan ..... you have been defeated and you are under my feet . Hallelujah !!!!
10......Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11.....Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
12.....For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
13......Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
14....Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15....and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16......In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17.....Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
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