Armed Forces of God

Verse of the Month

“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12 NKJV)

May 15^th – 21^st

Scripture Reading: Psalm 82:3-4 & 2 Timothy 2

Armed Forces of God

In America, the military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and reserves) have been instrumental in protecting our security and freedom.  They have fought against oppression and evil around the world fulfilling the Word of God as instructed.

“Defend the defenseless, the fatherless and the forgotten, the disenfranchised and the destitute.  Your duty is to deliver the poor

and the powerless; liberate them from the grasp of the wicked.”

(Psalm 82:3-4 TPT)

The Psalmist sums up the responsibilities and the job for all branches of the U.S. Military quite clearly.  Persistence in carrying out their duties has given us reason to honor these soldiers on Armed Forces Day.  They have done well in being diligent and successful in making the world a safer place because of their dedication. 

You and I may never serve in the military, but born-again believers are to be good soldiers for Christ, armed with His Word through our testimony.  The Apostle Paul describes our assignment as subjects in God’s royal army in 2 Timothy chapter 2, and the commitment we are to hold in this distinguished service. 

Our mission is to share the message of hope in Christ Jesus for spiritual and eternal freedom through salvation. The command has been given by our Chief Officer to liberate souls from the grasp of satan – the wicked one, by loving others as Christ has loved us.

We are ever so grateful for the men and women of the Armed Forces, continually praying for their protection.  This week as you uphold the military in prayer before the Lord, include the soldiers in God's Army who faithfully share the Gospel of Jesus Christ around the globe, working to help build the Kingdom of God. (cw/jw)

May 15^th – 21^st Daily Bible Reading

15. Psalm 46-47; Ruth 1-2

16. Psalm 48-49; Ruth 3-4

17. Psalm 50-51; 1 Samuel 1-2

18. Psalm 52-54; 1 Samuel 3-4

19. Psalm 55-57; 1 Samuel 5-6

20. Psalm 58-60; 1 Samuel 7-8

21. Psalm 61-62; 1 Samuel 9-10

*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.

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