Underneath are the Everlasting Arms “Help from Heaven” Underneath are the Everlasting Arms The Lord promises to help us on our journey to heaven (Phil. 1:6; 2:13). The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are working with us, and we are cooperating with them (Eph. 3:14-21). Even in the toughest trials of life, God will be with us, helping us toward home (Deut. 33:27; 2 Tim. 4:16-18; Heb. 13:5-6; Rom 8:28).
“Help from Heaven” Never a Busy Signal The Lord is never unavailable or too busy for His children (Psalm 121:4; 115:4-8; 1 Kings 18:26-27; 1 Peter 3:12). Prayer is an essential part of our daily walk. Find a quiet place to sit before the Lord (2 Sam. 7:18). Speak from your heart (1 Sam. 1:13-15). The Holy Spirit will help by making intercession (Rom. 8:26-27). Whether praying at length or in a brief moment, pray without ceasing (Matt. 6:6; Neh. 2:4; 1 Thess. 5:17).
“Help from Heaven” Never a Busy Signal Bible reading is an essential part of your daily walk. Seek to apply what you read to yourself (2 Cor. 13:5). Ask God in His word to show you areas where you should improve (Psa. 139:23-24). Meditate on God’s word and your relationship with God throughout the day (Psalm 1:2; 119:15, 97). Be sure to bring God into every activity of your life! Make HIM your whole life! (Eccl. 12:13-14)
“Help from Heaven” Armor from Heaven We are AT WAR with Satan and His forces (2 Cor. 2:11; Eph. 6:10-12) God provides ARMOR and STRENGTH to enable us to STAND! (Eph. 6:10-20) We must suit up, stand, and depend on the Lord's strength, not our own (2 Chronicles 32:8)
“Help from Heaven” Armor from Heaven Waist girded with truth (vs. 14). The whole suit of armor is bound at the middle. Our core is strong with God's truth. The devil cannot defeat “it is written” (Matt. 4:1-11) The rest of the world may walk around asking, “What is truth?” But not us! A breastplate of righteousness (vs. 14). We have strength to fight because we know we are right with God having our sins cleansed in the blood of Christ (Rom. 3:21-26). It's hard to win a battle if you think you are already defeated going into it!
“Help from Heaven” Armor from Heaven Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace Our feet are made strong to advance the gospel of peace because we already have peace with God (Rom. 5:1-2). Shield of faith The devil fires flaming missiles, but our faith, trust, and commitment to God quenches them all. Faith is the victory (1 John 5:4-5)!
“Help from Heaven” Armor from Heaven Helmet of salvation Here is my confidence that I am saved. This keeps me mentally strong while I fight. We must gird up the mind (1 Pet. 1:13-16). The sword of the Spirit. Our offensive weapon is the word of God. With it we resist and fight the devil, as Jesus did (James 4:7; Psalm 119:11, 104, 128)! Pray always with all prayer. Stay in communication with the Commander.
Cheering Supporters In The Grandstands “Help from Heaven” Cheering Supporters In The Grandstands People of faith have gone before us (Heb. 11) The unseen things are real & lasting! (2 Cor. 4:16-5:8) In the unseen grandstands those who have finished their race cheer us on (Heb. 12:1-2) We look first to the Finisher of our faith (Jn. 19:28-30) But many others encourage us, having faithfully endured the same things we endure! Moses followed an invisible God (11:24-27) Joseph resisted temptation (Gen. 39) Abraham sacrificed his son. David found forgiveness (Rom. 4:7) Even Jesus seems to have received encouragement from those who had finished (Luke 9:30-31)
“Help from Heaven” Comrades & Conscience Paul received a lot of help and encouragement from his comrades in the faith (2 Cor. 11:23- 28; Acts 28:15-16; Phil. 2:25-30; Rom. 16:4) True comrades are willing to rebuke and correct us (Proverbs 27:6; Psalm 141:5; Galatians 2; 2 Peter 3:15) Our conscience must be active and well trained It is possible for the conscience to become “past feeling.” (1 Tim. 4:2; Eph. 4:19)