"And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace" (Eph. 6:15 NKJ). The ability to remain on one's feet during battle requires good footing, strong ankle action, and proper footwear. This expression, "...having shod your feet with the...

"Thou shalt not see evil any more" (Zeph. 3:15). Here the Lord assures us of total deliverance and complete freedom from whatever it is that is pressuring us. One translation of this verse reads:"...You shall see disaster no more." Another states: "...Never again...

"For he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him" (Heb. 11:6b NKJ). This phrase diligently seek expresses great intensity. It implies more than mere searching or ordinary seeking. The primary Greek word...

"But without faith it is impossible to please Him..." (Heb. 11:6a NKJ). What is faith? It is a combination of several things: TRUST: Faith enables us to approach the Lord in trust. It causes us to say by our actions: "Lord, I trust You. Your Word says You can be...

"Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen..., who also were in Christ before me" (Rom. 16:7 NKJ). Three times in this chapter Paul makes mention of his relatives. In this verse it is Andronicus and Junta (most likely a husband-and-wife team in ministry). In verse 11,...

"Whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him" (Eccl. 10:8). This verse speaks to husbands who are the priests and spiritual defenders of their families. The word husband comes from an Old English word meaning "house-bond" or "house-covenant." It expresses the...

"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness covered the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters" (Gen. 1:2). Moved is a word that is picturesque and rife with meaning. In the original Hebrew the word translated moved in...

"You do not have because you do not ask" (James 4:2 NKJ). I learned to appreciate the full extent of this verse as a result of a personal experience earlier in my life. Preparing for a career in nationwide evangelism, I felt the need of acquiring a trombone and...

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom. 6:23 NKJ). What a study in contrasts! Wages and gifts. These two words are so opposite in meaning that we could easily overlook the full import of their...

"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds" (2 Cor. 10:4 NKJ). Part Six We have already looked at the blood of Jesus, the name of Jesus, and the Word of God as powerful weapons to be used in spiritual warfare. Now...

"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds" (2 Cor. 10:4 NKJ). Part Five Another great weapon for winning spiritual victories is the Word of God. It has been likened to a sharp two-edged sword (Heb. 4:12). In...

"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds" (2 Cor. 10:4 NKJ). Part Four Another great and powerful weapon is the name of Jesus. "In My name, you will cast out (or expel) demons," He told His disciples (Mark...