Avenue Vineyard September 13, 2015

Ephesians 6: Finally: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

Ephesians 6:10-20 cont’d 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.

Ephesians 6:10-20 cont’d 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere… 20 I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.

Ephesians 6:13 “put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.”

“Sow a thought, and you reap an act. Sow an act and you reap a habit. Sow a habit, and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny.” Charles Reade, 19th Century

Oscar Wilde “The gods had given me almost everything. But I let myself be lured into long spells of senseless and sensual ease…I deliberately went to the depths in search of new sensation…I grew careless of the lives of others. I took pleasure where it pleased me, and I passed on.

Oscar Wildecont’d I forgot every little action of the common day makes or unmakes character, and that therefore what one has done in the secret chamber, one has some day to cry aloud from the house-top. I ceased to be lord over myself. I was no longer the captain of my soul, and did not know it. I allowed pleasure to dominate me. I ended in horrible disgrace.”

“Teach us, dear Lord, to number our days; that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”

Ephesians 6:12 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and- blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

Isaiah 14: “How you are fallen from heaven, O shining star, son of the morning! You have been thrown down to the earth… 13 For you said to yourself, ‘I will ascend to heaven and set my throne above God’s stars. 14 I will climb to the highest heavens and be like the Most High.”

John 6:38 “ 8 For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do my own will.”

“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” Martin Luther

Ephesians 6:13 “ 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor (why?) so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.”

Ephesians 6: Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.