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'Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.' Ephesians 6:10
Imagine the scene: the year's 1917 and it's four years into the First World War. Aquaba, a town in the country of Jordan, bordering Israel was protected by huge naval guns. The Turks were in charge and believed that no one could ever attack Aquaba and win - but they were wrong. The opposing army risked their lives, travelling through tough desert terrain, planning a surprise attack. The guns were completely powerless because when the army attacked they were facing the wrong way!
So why the history lesson? Three reasons: the Turks made three big mistakes: they didn't know their enemy, they didn't know their weakest points and they didn't have the right weapons. Don't make the same mistakes in your life.
1) Know your enemy. 1 Peter 5:8 says, 'Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.'
2) Know your weakest points: Be honest with yourself and then give your weaknesses to God to take care of. Then you'll be ready for anything the devil throws your way because God promises you, 'My strength comes into its own in your weakness.' (2 Corinthians 2:9)
3) Know your weapons: 'Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 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 6:11-12).
written by Bob Gass
'Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.' Ephesians 6:10
Imagine the scene: the year's 1917 and it's four years into the First World War. Aquaba, a town in the country of Jordan, bordering Israel was protected by huge naval guns. The Turks were in charge and believed that no one could ever attack Aquaba and win - but they were wrong. The opposing army risked their lives, travelling through tough desert terrain, planning a surprise attack. The guns were completely powerless because when the army attacked they were facing the wrong way!
So why the history lesson? Three reasons: the Turks made three big mistakes: they didn't know their enemy, they didn't know their weakest points and they didn't have the right weapons. Don't make the same mistakes in your life.
1) Know your enemy. 1 Peter 5:8 says, 'Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.'
2) Know your weakest points: Be honest with yourself and then give your weaknesses to God to take care of. Then you'll be ready for anything the devil throws your way because God promises you, 'My strength comes into its own in your weakness.' (2 Corinthians 2:9)
3) Know your weapons: 'Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 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 6:11-12).
written by Bob Gass
