[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/10/18)[:]

[:en]When the Israelites were rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem, their enemies were plotting to attack them.  As a leader, Nehemiah prayed and posted numerous guards in strategic places.  He also armed his workers.  The workers carried the materials with one hand and held a weapon in the other with sword at his side. (Neh. 4:17-18)

We, who are building God’s kingdom also need to arm ourselves against the attack of Satan.  The sword of the Spirit – God’s Word – is our protection.  We must memorize scripture and mediate on it to stand against the devil’s schemes. (Eph. 6:11)

Let God’s Word be our divine defense against the attacks from our spiritual enemy.[:]