Forward Ever, Backward Never. Part [6] 12/12/2025 (Evening thought)

Ephesians 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Devils deal in slander, unjust criticism, heckling, and complaining. They also often deal in confrontations, arguments, discouragement, conspiracy, fear, panic, reveling and destruction. But these are not the only currencies they use. They also often use apparently good currencies such as praise and flattery, whereby they seek to praise persons into doing something stupid.

This particular currency is on display, and it is just a matter of time before situations will reach a critical juncture where persons will be praised into jumping off a cliff. Hence the reason why we must, of necessity study the history of those who have gone before, so that we won’t fall for the same snares and devices which were set for the feet of God’s people in times past, which then caused many of them to turn back.

Our commitment to serve, love, and obey God must never be taken lightly, for it should make allowances for unforeseen circumstances that may come out of the blue, which might catch persons off guard, some of which you were never expecting. Back in the days of the Hebrews, some individuals turned back, on account of discouragement, when things they hoped for did not pan out the way they expected.

2nd Corinthians 2: 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

Forward Ever, Backward Never. Part [5] 12/11/2025 (Morning thought)

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Therefore, with these facts in mind it’ll be of critical importance that we take a good look at the warning given us in the book of Ephesians, and the counsel given, so as to run the Christian race with a steady, and even tread, without burning out along the way. Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

The reason why it has now become necessary for us to take a hard look at the previous passages is that in many instances, people may not be aware of the currencies in which devils deal. And as a result, some may not recognize temptation as being temptation, as invisible foes ramp up their efforts to cause many to turn back. When the Bible makes mention of Wiles, Devices, Snares and Fiery darts, it is referencing the currencies in which devils deal.

Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!