Jael - Her Legacy Of Prayer

Jael - Her Legacy Of Prayer

Most blessed of women be Jael. . . .
She struck Sisera, she crushed his head,
she shattered and pierced his temple.
At her feet he sank,
he fell; there he lay.

— Judges 5:24 – 27

REFLECT ON:	Judges 5.
PRAISE GOD:	That he defeats the enemies of our soul.
OFFER THANKS:	That we can be instruments of deliverance for others.
CONFESS:	Any tendency toward passivity in your struggle against sin and Satan.
ASK GOD:	To give you wisdom and discernment in the spiritual battle.

Lift Your Heart

Sometimes we are naive about the kinds of spiritual struggles that we face as Christians. Ephesians 6 talks about the importance of putting on the full armor of God in order to successfully engage in battle. This week take some time for a wardrobe check — make sure you aren’t missing anything vital, without which you will be more vulnerable to attack. Here’s a quick checklist for the well-dressed spiritual warrior:

The Belt of Truth — Have any small dishonesties crept into your life?

The Breastplate of Righteousness — Are you cooperating with grace to become more Christlike?

The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace — The gospel reconciles us to God and others. Are you willing to receive it, live by it, and share it?

The Shield of Faith — Are you responding to life with faith or in a way that shows you really don’t think God is quite as loving or as powerful as he says he is?

The Helmet of Salvation — Salvation is a gift. But like any gift, it has to be received.

The Sword of the Spirit — God’s Word wounds the enemy and thwarts his purposes. Reading and praying through Scripture helps us take the offensive.

Lord, help me to be ready so that any moment I can stand against the enemy and even deal a decisive blow in the battle. Give me courage, discernment, and wisdom and help me to stay close to you in the midst of the fray.