Evil in the Sky and the Armor of God

Ephesians 6:10-20

Click for a description of the mark of the beast.
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• Struggle Against Evil in Heavenly Places.
• The Armor of God.
• Prayer in the Spirit of Christ.

Struggle Against Evil in Heavenly Places.
The book of Ephesians makes it clear that there is something high in the skies that is a source of evil, and Ezekiel talks about the space shuttle and space satellites. The prince of the power of the air corrupts individuals and turns them into children of disobedience. It is the power behind the thing which has authority over physiology and can form thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It enables the image of the beast to live and speak though people, which conforms them to their place or mark in life. They are groomed to the mark of the beast.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we praise God that our sins are forgiven, and we live for His Gospel not according to the ways of this world.

“And you He has quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
Wherein in time past you walked according to the course of this world,
according to the prince of the power of the air,
the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:”
Ephesians 2:1-2

Christ, who has been raised from the dead, is in a heavenly place that is far above all other dominion and power. He is far above all space satellites, beyond the reach of the James Webb Telescope, and far above any space station. Jesus Christ sits at the right hand of God.

“Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead,
and set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places,
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named,
not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:”
Ephesians 1:20-21

Through Jesus Christ, we can put on the full Armor of God to stand against the evil of the prince of the power of the air.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, 
but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world
and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 
Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes,
you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”
Ephesians 6:10-13

The Armor of God.
The thing which forms thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviors works twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week to destroy Christianity. Its only purpose is to enable the image of the beast to speak and live through us. It wants to bring down God, discard Jesus Christ, and grieve the Holy Spirit. By putting on the full Armor of God, we can overcome the attacks that come through the instruments of Satan. The “democratic” society which allows the image of the beast to live and speak through them are constantly on the attack against those who espouse the teachings of the Bible. The Holy Spirit tells us to put on the full armor of God,

• Truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ so keep reading and believing. The truth within this Godless “humanitarian” world of global “democracy” is a big fat lie.
• Righteousness comes through Christ so keep clinging to the Testimony of Jesus Christ. The standard of righteousness of this world is filthiness in comparison to the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
• Walk according to the Gospel of peace. The world is full of conflict, violence, and war, but Christians walk in peace. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
• Faith is what enables us to overcome all those intrusions in our thoughts and emotions. Those intrusions feel like fiery darts jabbing us everywhere to make us doubt God, question Salvation in Jesus Christ, and to grieve the Holy Spirit. Those fiery darts also come from the verbal and physical attacks against our Christian faith. I believe 100% in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” 1 John 5:4
• Salvation is 100% by faith in Jesus Christ and is 100% real. Satan can no longer use my sinful nature to twist my arm to live by the image and mark of the beast. I have been freed from sin and I now live for the Testimony of Jesus Christ. I want the world to know about the Gospel of Jesus and to come to God through Him. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
• The Word of God is the sword of the Spirit that separates us from the unGodly agenda of this world. That is a sign of our sanctification. We Christians live by the Word of God and have no desire to be part of what this world is doing. We read the Scripture every day and make the Gospel of Christ known. God’s Word enables us to discern the thoughts and feelings imposed upon us, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” Hebrews 4:12-13

Prayer in the Spirit of Christ.
There is no need for prayer according to the thing that has power over physiology. It considers itself to be the answer or denial to every prayer. It fulfills “prayers” by forming thoughts to reveal information needed, or forms emotions to fulfill “prayers” for happiness etc. or does physical healings as an answer to “prayer.” The thing is, for those “prayers” to be answered requires a denial of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It mocks prayers that a person makes through Jesus Christ, and openly expresses the innermost secret prayers of a person. It is blasphemy. It wants to kill a person’s prayer life by desensitizing them to human compassion that lives through the Spirit of Jesus.

Prayer is something that will always live within those who live for the Testimony of Jesus Christ and are filled with the love of God. There is a burning desire to see people turn away from the evil in this world. Christians will be persecuted for choosing a Godly prayer life over the thing that has power over physiology. At the same time, the Spirit will help us in our weakness because we don’t know what to pray for. The Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with unspoken prayers. They are unspoken in words but powerful in the Spirit.

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness.
We do not know what we ought to pray for,
but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”
Romans 8:26

God already hears our prayers. As this world marches forward into the global tribulation filled with turbulence and persecution, God has our prayers in bowls. In fact, there are twenty-four bowls filled with the prayers of all of God’s people. He already hears our prayers.

“And when he had taken it,
the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb.
Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense,
which are the prayers of God’s people.”
Revelation 5:8

Paul encourages us to pray in the Spirit, and those prayers should be for those who hold to the Testimony of Jesus Christ. Each of us should pray to be able to speak fearlessly to make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To speak boldly in the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit should be our determination.

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. 
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that
I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the Gospel, 
for which I am an ambassador in chains. 
Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.”
Ephesians 6:18-20

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“….to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets,“
‘I will not impose any other burden on you, except to hold on to what you have until I come.’”
“I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.”
Revelation 2:24-25, 3:11