Devil Darts

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This fellow is one tall drink of water!

Do you ever laugh out loud at things the Spirit brings to mind?

 I was writing an email of encouragement to someone in ministry who was under attack.
I wrote:
I’m praying for God to work all things together for good that seem to be amiss and I'm asking Him to pour out his love over you in ways that bring comfort. In the mighty name of Jesus, may those devil darts flying around be gone and what God has set before you to accomplish come to fruition through the power of Jesus. Amen!

 Devil darts are real!  We need to learn to recognize and learn from the battle plan Paul has laid out for us in Ephesians chapter 6.

The Fight against Evil

10 Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong. 11 Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil’s tricks. 12 We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. 13 So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day[a] comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.
14 Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God’s justice protect you like armor. 15 Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. 16 Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Let God’s saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God’s message that comes from the Spirit.
18 Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God’s people. 19 Pray that I will be given the message to speak and that I may fearlessly explain the mystery about the good news. 20 I was sent to do this work, and that’s the reason I am in jail. So pray that I will be brave and will speak as I should.

 Yup, the devil darts are going to fly.  We can expect them, but God have given us a way to defend ourselves.

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