[Faith-talk] FW: [BlindMen4Christ] A Brighter Tomorrow

Fri Nov 28 23:03:44 UTC 2008

Thanks, Charlene.  I've suggested that, too.  Maybe you will have a 
better result.

I have also asked that all headers be removed and the subject line 
changed when sending forwards.  This can be easily done, and would 
make reading with a screen reader more efficient and 
pleasurable.  Subject lines should reflect what the message is.  For 
the most part, this list should be discussion, not forwards.

Blessings,

Linda

At 07:50 PM 11/26/2008, you wrote:
>Hi, everyone, just a suggestion, if people want to subscribe to Wesley's
>list, they can, rather than forwarding the messages to this list every day.
>Just a thought.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Charlene
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>On Behalf Of WESLEY BURDEN
>Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 1:44 PM
>To: 'Faith-talk, for the discussion of faith and religion'
>Subject: [Faith-talk] FW: [BlindMen4Christ] A Brighter Tomorrow
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>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: blindmen4christ-bounces at morales-family.lljfm.net
>[mailto:blindmen4christ-bounces at morales-family.lljfm.net] On Behalf Of Stu
>(by way of Curtis Delzer <curtis at calweb.com>)
>Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 6:23 PM
>To: Blind men for Christ
>Subject: [BlindMen4Christ] A Brighter Tomorrow
>
>ARM YOURSELVES
>
>"Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." Ephesians 6:10
>
>If anyone was aware of the constant attacks by the enemy, not only those
>visible, but those invisible by Satan himself, it was Paul. He had been
>through physical sufferings and persecutions as few men. Even more
>distressing was the emotional and spiritual distress he encountered while
>seeking to establish new believers in the faith amidst the persecutions and
>hostility they experienced.
>
>So he proclaims to all, "Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His
>might." Paul knew the enemy that bitterly opposed him, but also the forces
>of evil within his own carnal nature. He realized that he had to stem the
>tide of his own corrupt nature, control his impetuous passions, root out the
>habits of his old nature and turn the things of time and sense to things
>invisible and eternal. Like Paul, we must rely wholly upon God's strength
>and go forth in the might of His power. With anything less we will fall prey
>to our enemy. Paul challenges us to be so inspired with a holy confidence in
>Christ that we may be as much assured of victory as if we saw all our
>enemies fleeing before us or slain at our feet.
>
>Every believer requires divine strength for both the work he has to perform
>and the difficulties he will have to cope with. Secondly, we must realize we
>have no strength in ourselves. Jesus said, "Without me you can do nothing"
>(John 15:5). But this realization awakens us to the glorious truth that
>there is a sufficiency for us in Christ. As Paul testified, "I can do all
>things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). We must not
>have any confidence in the flesh; neither must we have any doubt respecting
>the all-sufficiency of our God. "The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear
>what man shall do unto me" (Hebrews 13:6).
>
>All believers are in a conflict, a battle against a greater foe.
>Unless we are armed for combat, we will not be able to withstand the enemy.
>And who is this enemy? Paul says, "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" (Ephesians 6:12).
>
>Then he encourages every believer to "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" (Ephesians 6:13).
>..."The belt of truth buckled around your waist"--The truth holds and
>strengthens everything together in its proper place and for its intended
>use.
>..."The breastplate of righteousness"--This is vital for our defense and its
>sufficiency to protect us. Righteousness will not only discover deceit but
>also will repel its assaults and secure our victory.
>..."Your feet fitted with readiness that comes from the gospel of peace"--It
>brings peace to the conscience, a promptness for obedience, readiness for
>suffering, a willingness to be a servant.
>..."The shield of faith"--It repels the fiery darts of Satan in his attempt
>to wound and destroy us.
>..."The helmet of salvation"--Prepares us for the conflict, sustains us in
>them, and brings us victorious through them.
>..."The sword of the Spirit"--It is the Word of God that shall inflict and
>subdue the enemy.
>..."Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit"--Prayer
>is the undergirding power that makes the armor effective against the enemy.
>It is by prayer that we must obtain the armor provided to us, that we must
>learn how to use it properly to bring God's blessing and power on our
>endeavors through the might and power of God.
>
>
>Stu
><mailto:K5stu at sbcglobal.net>K5stu at sbcglobal.net
>Reading your Bible today will help prepare you for A Brighter Tomorrow!
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