Stockpiling Weapons for the Warfare
As the end of 2010 approaches, start thinking of ways to arm yourself in the fight for faith. Here are three good ways.
1. Remind yourself where the real warfare lies.
- Though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. The weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. (2Cor. 10:3-4)
- Put on the full armor 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 heavenly realms. (Eph. 6:11-12)
2. Stockpile resources for warfare.
Matthew Hoskinson (who previously served at our planting church and now pastors First Baptist Church of New York City) recently posted six insightful articles you won’t want to miss:
Scripture is one of the best weapons we have in the fight for faith. Memorization puts it to use.
- Timmy Brister has posted an excellent resource for memorizing Philippians by Easter Sunday.
- The plan even involves a moleskin. How cool is that?
- (HT: Justin Taylor)
3. Attend corporate worship for encouragement in the warfare.
During the month of January we’ll renew our series on the Disciplines of Grace.
