Train in God’s Promises

Verse of the Month

“God is not a man; He will not lie.
God is not a human being; His decisions will not change.
If He says He will do something, then He will do it.
If He makes a promise, then He will do what He promised.”

Numbers 23:19 ERV

September 15^th – 21^st, 2019

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-13

Train in God’s Promises

Anyone who has ever trained for anything has a purpose in mind.  When I played and later coached baseball, we started training in February for a season that didn't start until April.  At times the field was snow covered, but that didn't stop us.  We wanted to be fully trained and prepared for the upcoming games.

Comparing baseball games to life is a no-brainer.  Certainly, life is much more important, and without it you couldn't play ball in the first place.  However, as a believer in Christ Jesus, being fully trained and prepared by the Holy Spirit from the Word of God is absolutely essential in order to win over the schemes of the devil.

We need to know what to do scripturally when situations arise.  How to act and not react, and specifically know what spirit filled words to speak when things get tough. 

Knowing and being able to speak the Word of God is a key factor in victory over circumstances for all believers.  Plus being prepared by having knowledge of God's promises ahead of time sure stacks up favor for your side when it comes to the lies of satan.

We are given warning that this can happen in Ephesians 6, and that the Word of God is the weapon needed to train us in the promises of God for becoming victorious Christians.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against 

the wiles (schemes) of the devil.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness 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." (Ephesians 6:10-13 NKJV)

Daily read God’s word and seek out the promises; memorize and highlight them in your bible.  Practice may not make you perfect, but it sure will train you spiritually on how to handle "what's next". (jw/cw)

September 15^th – 21^st, 2019 Daily Bible Reading

15. Isaiah 15-16; Titus

16. Isaiah 17-18; Philemon

17. Isaiah 19; James 1-2

18. Isaiah 20-21; James 3

19. Isaiah 22; James 4-5

20. Isaiah 23; 1 Peter 1

21. Isaiah 24; 1 Peter 2

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

Invite Jesus into your heart. Say the prayer of salvation.

When used, the words satan or devil are not capitalized as we give him no place in our lives.

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