RTW 2022

The Israelites fought constantly with the Philistines throughout Saul’s lifetime. So whenever Saul observed a young man who was brave and strong, he drafted him into his army.
1 Samuel 14:52

The history between the Israelites and the Philistines.

We battle constantly with the evils of this world. However, because of Jesus, even though we battle constantly, we are victorious. We have victory through our faith in Jesus.

• The power in me is greater than he who is in the world.
  But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.
  1 John 4:4
• The power in me works most powerfully when my flesh is weak.
  Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
  2 Corinthians 12:9
• The Power in me is not a stranger to temptation.
  This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.
  Hebrews 4:15
• The power in me has overcome that which seeks to overtake me.
  “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
  John 16:33

Even though I have ultimate victory, the battle still continues. Therefore, I must suit up each day for battle. The enemy will not stop until Jesus comes again to stop him. We are in it for the long haul. He can’t steal our salvation, but he seeks to damage our witness, dismantle our homes, destroy our confident faith, and diminish our resolve.

Our battle attire is listed full in Ephesians 6:10-18 (CJB).

Finally, grow powerful in union with the Lord, in union with his mighty strength! Use all the armor and weaponry that God provides, so that you will be able to stand against the deceptive tactics of the Adversary. For we are not struggling against human beings, but against the rulers, authorities and cosmic powers governing this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm. So, take up every piece of war equipment God provides; so that when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist; and when the battle is won, you will still be standing. Therefore, stand! Have the belt of truth buckled around your waist, put on righteousness for a breastplate, and wear on your feet the readiness that comes from the Good News of shalom. Always carry the shield of trust, with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the Evil One.And take the helmet of deliverance, along with the sword given by the Spirit, that is, the Word of God; as you pray at all times, with all kinds of prayers and requests, in the Spirit, vigilantly and persistently, for all God’s people.

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Saul’s lineage includes the town of Gibeon, those who tricked Joshua into a peace treaty.
(Joshua 9)

Jeiel (the father of Gibeon) lived in the town of Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah, and his oldest son was named Abdon. Jeiel’s other sons were Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
1 Chronicles 9: 35-36

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Battle with confidence because victory is mine.