Firefighter?

The apostle Paul encourages us "In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one" (Eph 6:16). Oh that the flaming darts were extinguished more often in the Body of Christ!

Not unlike any ordinary pastor, I have been working as a fire fighter this week, as the enemy lobs his darts toward the precious Bride of Jesus Christ. Some of the fires have been relatively small, yet one required a time of fasting and prayer before the conflict was settled. It seems so odd to have quarrels and divisions in the Body of Christ, but I know from reading through the New Testament it is to be expected.

I am writing this post just to remind us all that we face conflict, struggle, and spiritual attack. So often we can feel alone and isolated when facing such trials, yet we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses.

Pastors, may God build your faith and enable you to extinguish the flaming darts of the evil one. May God remind you of His steadfast love and unending mercies.