I Will Carry You – Eph. 6:16 – Standing Firm

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred twenty-fifth inspirational message dated Monday, May 16th, 2022. The title of this message is “I Will Carry You – Eph. 6:16 – Standing Firm”.

The first four words of this message’s title are also the words in the name of the below inspirational song/video, “I Will Carry You” (with lyrics) as performed by “Ellie Holcomb”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Ephesians – the sixteenth verse of the sixth chapter:

Ephesians 6:16

Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

 

¹⁶ In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

The title of this message also includes the words “Standing Firm” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (5/16/22) – which I have included below:

 

Standing Firm

 

 Ephesians 6:10-17

By Charles Stanley

 

      DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU’RE IN A BATTLE EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE?

The enemy’s goal is to weaken, deceive, and lead believers astray. God protects all who belong to Him, so wicked forces can never touch our salvation (1^st Peter 1:3-5 see verses below)

 

1st Peter 1:3-5

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

³ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴ to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, ⁵ who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

 

But "they" (wicked forces) can lead us into sin, cause discouragement, ruin our witness for Christ, and bring about other damage.

      The main charge in today’s passage is “Stand firm,” and it’s mentioned three times (verses 11, 13, 14 - see these verses in the “text” below). Paul says the purpose of the armor of God is to enable us to stand our ground in the battle, and His list of armor would not be complete without the footwear mentioned in verse 15 (see verse below). The soles of a Roman soldier’s sandals were studded with iron hobnails, which enabled him to stand his ground against an enemy assault.

Today our anchoring footwear is faith in the gospel, which not only grants us peace with the heavenly Father but also makes us Satan’s adversaries. So plant your feet and anchor yourself on a solid foundation of faith. When we don’t avail ourselves of the protection provided through Christ, we’re more likely to give way in the fight and yield to Satan’s temptations.

 

Ephesians 6:10-17

Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

 

¹⁰ Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. ¹³ For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. ¹⁴ Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, ¹⁵ and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit—which is the word of God.

 

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “I Will Carry You” (with lyrics) as performed by “Ellie Holcomb”- sung with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

 (If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

 

BE BLESSED!