In Part 7 of Family Matters, Pastor Hazen Stevens closes seven weeks in Ephesians with a question: why does Paul end a letter about family with armor? Because the family God is building has an enemy, and the person across the table is never it.
Before the armor come three things: strength that comes from the Lord, a struggle that is not against flesh and blood, and an evil day no one gets to schedule. Then, piece by piece, the full armor of God: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, feet fitted with the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. And after the armor: pray, pray, pray.
Key Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10-24, John 10:10
The Call: be strong in the Lord, suit up before the evil day comes, and take your stand in prayer for your family and all the Lord's people.
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