Our Refuge
Though many say that Psalm 46 was Martin Luther’s favorite Psalm, so much so that “This Psalm is the Scriptural inspiration for Martin Luther’s hymn, ‘A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,’”[1] I like it for a couple of...
Deceptive Strength
In the well-known passage about spiritual armor (cf. Ephesians 6:10-18), the Apostle Paul lets the church know they are in a spiritual battle by warning of the powerful and deceptive strength of the principalities and powers. We...
Arise, Captains, and Anoint Your Shields!
Today’s title is a compilation of three Bible translations (because I like how it sounds 😊). Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield (Isaiah 21:5 KJV, emphasis mine)....
Equations of the Evil One
The Apostle Paul shared with the Corinthians he was not ignorant of Satan’s schemes (cf. 2 Corinthians 2:11); that is, he was aware when it came to the adversary’s thoughts, purposes, or devices. Believers know the thief...
A Benchmark Battle
It was a tremendous battle to witness: heaven versus hell; good against evil; light opposing darkness; the omnipotent One combating our adversary in spiritual warfare. We heard it all during our prayer meeting nearly seven years to...
Victory Over the Designs of Our Enemy
I was drawn to this Direct Word from the Holy Spirit given nearly ten years ago. It quickened me again to heed His call and I wanted to share it with you. “I am God. And I...