Eph.
6:10, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his
might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against
the wiles of the devil.”
Many
who once stood for Biblical principles and righteous living avoid confronting
the societal pressures of our day. The progressive thinkers in our society demand
that the Church embrace all people, all lifestyles, and all manner of behavior.
In so doing they are removing their covering of Holiness, Divine protection,
and Divine intervention. They no longer wear the whole armor of God.
These
so-called Christians stand naked before God and in this present spiritual
battle. The weapons that Jesus gave for the victory of the Body of Christ are
no longer available to them. Why? Because they have stripped away their
covering, no longer desiring to be identified with Christ's teaching that the
Church is to be separated from the world. 2 Cor. 6:17, “Wherefore come out from
among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean
thing; and I will receive you.” They have removed their covering and therefore,
they stand powerless in the face of overwhelming darkness.
However, not all churches or individuals have given up their role in the Body of Christ.
There is a remnant of true believers who are seeking for God's intervention
into the affairs of men. God is answering their prayers. God is moving where
believers are submissive and obedient. They access and God delivers the
“dunamis” of Acts 1:8, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost
is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in
all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” That is
Christ's promise!
The army of Christ is rising up. Rising up in the covering of Jesus Christ. That covering is the manifest presence of Christ in the Holy Ghost. If you have received since you believed, you carry the covering of Christ. The Holy Spirit is calling upon the Body of Christ to rise up in the power of that covering and do His work. What is that work? To proclaim the gospel for the salvation of souls. If we will accept His commission, we have His promise! The gates of hell cannot prevail against the Body of Christ. Why? Because we are secure in Christ's covering! We are dressed in God’s Armor and filled with His Holy Spirit!
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