tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344424071192264900.post325458790750107771..comments2023-03-25T05:42:56.513-05:00Comments on Sharing Ministry and Faith: Spiritual Battle (part 4)Steve Thorsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17378015932917535496noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344424071192264900.post-60713884598027226482010-06-10T16:35:56.254-05:002010-06-10T16:35:56.254-05:00If you want to stop by and pick up the floor again...If you want to stop by and pick up the floor again, you're invited! Thanks!Steve Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378015932917535496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344424071192264900.post-12847952025757787572010-06-10T14:58:06.838-05:002010-06-10T14:58:06.838-05:00I will and please, do the same for me.
Oh yeah, ...I will and please, do the same for me. <br />Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you, I removed your stinky socks from the third floor! Everyone up there is in a much better mood now....MLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15915167907407016288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344424071192264900.post-9101509647094313042010-06-10T14:40:00.082-05:002010-06-10T14:40:00.082-05:00The war, Mike, is going on not only AROUND us but ...The war, Mike, is going on not only AROUND us but also WITHIN us. And yes, the word-sword is what Nathan wields as he goes to battle for David's soul. David was so wise to surrender quickly. There have been many times when I've needed to repent. I just pray that we will be "Nathans" for each other as in Matthew 18:13 -- calling one another to account and NOT being silent. I also pray that when I am perceived to have sinned that you or others will come at me, not just once, but repeatedly if need be to let God's word-sword have its full effect. I am habitually falling into the same failings. Lord have mercy! (And, fortunately, He does.)Steve Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378015932917535496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344424071192264900.post-72451129051715178692010-06-10T14:23:26.821-05:002010-06-10T14:23:26.821-05:00Thanks for the post. I have never thought of spir...Thanks for the post. I have never thought of spiritual warfare in the context that you use. I am not saying I disagree with your context, I have just never heard it that way before. I do believe there is a spiritual war, a war over souls, going on all around us, all the time. According to Ephesians 6:10-19, we are to "put on" the full armor of God so that we can take our stand against the devil's schemes. All of the "parts" that make up the full armor are defensive, for protection from the devil's attack, except for one, the sword of the Spirit. It is so powerful to know that the Word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword, cuts to the bone and leaves us laying wide open! This is serious business...<br /><br />Thank you Lord for equipping us for battle!!<br /><br />MikeMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15915167907407016288noreply@blogger.com