Battle

February 10, 2020 Scriptures: Psalm 120, Proverbs 27, and 1 Peter 4. February 11, 2020 Scriptures: Psalm 121, Proverbs 28, and 1 Peter 5. Todays Scripture: Psalm 122, Proverbs 29, and Hebrews 1.

Ephesians 6:10-18

The Whole Armor of God

10 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 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. 13 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 firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,”

A powerful statement from Paul: Ephesians 6: 12 “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.” And my reality this week. I have had trouble all week posting a bible study; not because I hadn’t completed one but because they were so personal, pointed and specific to my situation. You see our house has been under attack, and not the usual run of the mill spiritual attack we face daily. But an all out WAR. I’m still learning of these things and not an expert by any means but God revealed early on this week that there were evil forces in my home that it needed to be cleansed of. Now I’m not the greatest vocal prayer. I prefer to write out my prayers or speak to God within my spirit but this required more. So I went through every room, hallway and garage praying. I walked the property and prayed over my family. I bound, renounced, surrendered and claimed by the blood of Jesus Christ all over the place and finally felt free of the heaviness that had been in the house. Thank God we have a mighty God willing to fight on our behalf against evil forces!

Psalm 120:1 “I call on the Lord in my distress, and He answers me.”

Psalm 120:2 “Save me, Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues.”

Psalm 120:6 “Too long have I lived among those who hate peace.”

Psalm 120:7 “I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.”

Thank you Lord for showing me personally that you see me in my situation and you hear my prayers. You alone can I turn to and understand my situation without judgement on me, my choices or my family. YOU ALONE.

Proverbs 27:1 “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” We never know what is in store for us tomorrow. We could die or get sick, family could die, we could be fired or homeless. Job shows us nothing is certain. One day he lost his farm and children and the next day he lost his health. Yet he did not sin. Job 1:21 “Naked I came from my mothers womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” We MUST fix our eyes on God and let Him direct our steps daily clinging to Him tightly as He leads us where to go.

Proverbs 27:4 “Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” I have experienced anger that is cruel and fury that was overwhelming recently yet the jealousy I was guilty of actually ignited the anger and fury.

Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Coming together as one body we strengthen each other.

Proverbs 27:19 “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.”

1 Peter 4: 4-5 “They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living and they heap abuse on you. But they will have to give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.” This verse reminds me of the reticule I endured when I explained to others that I was waiting until marriage to be intimate with my husband.

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Psalm 122:1 “I rejoice with, those who said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord.”

Seeking God out was everything this week. He answered my prayers. He chased away the darkness and gave us back the peace with in our home.

Proverbs 29:1 “Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed – without remedy.” A warning to all. We only get so many chances and we don’t know the number. Choose God before time is up.

1 Peter 4:8 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

Psalm 120

A song of ascents.

I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. Save me, Lord, from lying lipsand from deceitful tongues. What will he do to you, and what more besides, you deceitful tongue? He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows, with burning coals of the broom bush. Woe to me that I dwell in Meshek, that I live among the tents of Kedar! Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.

Psalm 121

A song of ascents.

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israelwill neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day,nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and goingboth now and forevermore.

Psalm 122

A song of ascents. Of David.

I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Our feet are standingin your gates, Jerusalem. Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. That is where the tribes go up—the tribes of the Lord—to praise the name of the Lord according to the statute given to Israel. There stand the thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your wallsand security within your citadels.” For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.

Proverbs 27

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. 2Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips. 3Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both. 4Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? 5Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. 7One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. 8Like a bird that flees its nest is anyone who flees from home. 9Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. 10Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family, and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you—better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away. 11Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt. 12The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. 13Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider. 14If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse. 15A quarrelsome wife is like the dripping of a leaky roof in a rainstorm; 16restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand. 17As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. 18The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored. 19As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. 20Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are human eyes. 21The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but people are tested by their praise. 22Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding them like grain with a pestle, you will not remove their folly from them. 23Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; 24for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations. 25When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in, 26the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field. 27You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed your family and to nourish your female servants.

Proverbs 28

1The wicked flee though no one pursues,but the righteous are as bold as a lion. 2When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order. 3A ruler who oppresses the pooris like a driving rain that leaves no crops. 4Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,but those who heed it resist them. 5Evildoers do not understand what is right,but those who seek the Lord understand it fully. 6Better the poor whose walk is blamelessthan the rich whose ways are perverse. 7A discerning son heeds instruction,but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. 8Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the pooramasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor. 9If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,even their prayers are detestable. 10Whoever leads the upright along an evil pathwill fall into their own trap,but the blameless will receive a good inheritance. 11The rich are wise in their own eyes;one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are. 12When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding. 13Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper,but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. 14Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble. 15Like a roaring lion or a charging bearis a wicked ruler over a helpless people. 16A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign. 17Anyone tormented by the guilt of murderwill seek refuge in the grave;let no one hold them back. 18The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe,but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit. 19Those who work their land will have abundant food,but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty. 20A faithful person will be richly blessed,but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished. 21To show partiality is not good—yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread. 22The stingy are eager to get richand are unaware that poverty awaits them. 23Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favorrather than one who has a flattering tongue. 24Whoever robs their father or motherand says, “It’s not wrong,”is partner to one who destroys. 25The greedy stir up conflict,but those who trust in the Lord will prosper. 26Those who trust in themselves are fools,but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. 27Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses. 28When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

Proverbs 29

1Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukeswill suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. 2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4By justice a king gives a country stability,but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. 5Those who flatter their neighborsare spreading nets for their feet. 6Evildoers are snared by their own sin,but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. 7The righteous care about justice for the poor,but the wicked have no such concern. 8Mockers stir up a city,but the wise turn away anger. 9If a wise person goes to court with a fool,the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. 10The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrityand seek to kill the upright. 11Fools give full vent to their rage,but the wise bring calm in the end. 12If a ruler listens to lies,all his officials become wicked. 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common:The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. 14If a king judges the poor with fairness,his throne will be established forever. 15A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. 16When the wicked thrive, so does sin,but the righteous will see their downfall. 17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;they will bring you the delights you desire. 18Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction. 19Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;though they understand, they will not respond. 20Do you see someone who speaks in haste?There is more hope for a fool than for them. 21A servant pampered from youthwill turn out to be insolent. 22An angry person stirs up conflict,and a hot-tempered person commits many sins. 23Pride brings a person low,but the lowly in spirit gain honor. 24The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;they are put under oath and dare not testify. 25Fear of man will prove to be a snare,but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. 26Many seek an audience with a ruler,but it is from the Lord that one gets justice. 27The righteous detest the dishonest;the wicked detest the upright.

Well I’ve tried to make this a bible study that anyone can pull up and read. My hope is that you will read the scripture and find new meaning in the verses placed in front of you. I also pray that you would be brave and bold enough to share them with myself and the rest of the world here on my page. Just drop a comment down below, with the scripture reference and what the Holy Spirit is speaking into your heart. Because God speaks to each and every one of us through His Word and there is a lot we can learn from one another. ———>Walking in Grace, Teresa.

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