On today's episode, Jana and Reata wrap their series on Spiritual Warfare and the topic, Weapons of our Warfare. Reata kicks off the conversation by listing peace as the next weapon at our disposal to fight against the dark forces. She speaks to how the peace of God can guard our hearts and minds, and exclaims that peace is not the absence of our problems or troubles, but it is the absolute trust that even in difficult times everything will be alright. Jana speaks to how the enemy tries to attack our minds in order to claim our hearts, and references The Purpose Driven Life stating that the best way to defeat bad thoughts is by thinking about something better. She elaborates on how resisting thoughts altogether never works, because resisting leads to fixating, which leads to the thought consuming your mind.

Next, they discuss how tithing is a spiritual weapon against forces of darkness. Reata speaks about how she tithed with her gifts and time rather than financially when she first became a believer. They discuss the idea of how tithing is beneficial in breaking the chains of greed and self-service. Jana also alludes to the importance of giving generously with your heart in efforts to glorify God's love, and how the tithe isn't meant to be a punishment or payment.

They conclude the conservation exploring fellowship and abiding as the final spiritual weapons of warfare. They converse about the significance of the church and fellowship with other believers, and address how the church is God's plan to save his people. Lastly, they both attest to how all of the weapons of warfare can be summarized as abiding in Christ. Reata closes out by relating and summarizing the four part series to Pauls' description of The Armor of God in Ephesians chapter 6.

Verses Referenced:

Phillipians 4:7
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:2
2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

Mark 4:39
39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace,[a] be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

Matthew 6:21
21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Ephesians 1:22
22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,

Ephesians 2:10
10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 3:10-12
10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12

John 15:5
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

Ephesians 6:10-18 The Armor of God

Resource:

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Show Music:
"Brand New Day" by Reveille

Show Credits:
Creative Producers & Hosts - Jana Hunt, Reata Zeanah
Editor - Jana Hunt
Sound Design & Logo Artist - Reata Zeanah

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