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Lutheran Valley Retreat, Colorado
So what do men do when they get together for a weekend retreat? They shoot each other with paint with some of them returning home with pretty nice welts as souvenirs.
You have to know who the enemy is to win at paintball. Once you have been hit you're out of the game, so if you shoot your own team member you've reduced your chances of winning.
Our success in life is based on knowing who the enemy is.
"For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm." Ephesians 6:12-13 New Living Translation
Your enemy isn't your spouse. It isn't your child. It isn't your coworker or neighbor. Your enemy hides in the shadows of the heavenly places.
Paul knew who his enemy was. It wasn't the people who opposed him, beat him and tried to kill him. The enemy was Satan and the host of hell.
The enemy remains the same today.
However, you do not need to fear your enemy. The outcome of the war has already been sealed. Jesus' death and resurrection guaranteed that he wins.
Our call today is to stand firm, clothed in God's armor. You can bet that the enemy will come out of the shadows to attack you, but remember, he already stands defeated, you're already a victor in Christ.
You have to know who the enemy is to win at paintball. Once you have been hit you're out of the game, so if you shoot your own team member you've reduced your chances of winning.
Our success in life is based on knowing who the enemy is.
"For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm." Ephesians 6:12-13 New Living Translation
Your enemy isn't your spouse. It isn't your child. It isn't your coworker or neighbor. Your enemy hides in the shadows of the heavenly places.
Paul knew who his enemy was. It wasn't the people who opposed him, beat him and tried to kill him. The enemy was Satan and the host of hell.
The enemy remains the same today.
However, you do not need to fear your enemy. The outcome of the war has already been sealed. Jesus' death and resurrection guaranteed that he wins.
Our call today is to stand firm, clothed in God's armor. You can bet that the enemy will come out of the shadows to attack you, but remember, he already stands defeated, you're already a victor in Christ.
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