God speaks today Monday | October 25, 2021
Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
(1 Samuel 17:45)For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
(Ephesians 6:12) Name your giants!
The author believes it's important to acknowledge our limitations and struggles in order to be realistic and tackle problems effectively. He gives an example of planning for a new temple while keeping a close eye on details and obstacles. The author emphasizes that faith does not deny lucidity and that we need to ask God for specific knowledge and strategy to find resources where others may not see them. He encourages readers to define their situations, count the cost, and name their giants.
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Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
(Colossians 1:13)Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
(Ephesians 2:2)And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
(Colossians 2:15)And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
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