Deuteronomy 31:7 And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.
8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
I have found the Christian life to be one of warfare. Resist the devil, keep the faith, win the race, and pull those who are perishing out of the fire with great care. When we accept Christ as our Lord and Saviour, we enter into the great controversy between good and evil. But God be thanked He fights the battle for us and gives us His Armour for protection. It is my firm belief that we all need to wear the Armour of God daily and fight the good fight of faith.
Ephesians 6:10 ¶Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
May we all be able to say with Paul:
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7
Your sister in Christ
Lauri