Partnership

The armor of God includes a shield as an essential piece of equipment. This shield is needed to “extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one” (Ephesians 6:16). The believer’s shield is not constructed with wood like the ones that the Roman soldiers carried. Our shield is built with faith.

I recently spent time in Thailand. It was amazing to see the work that is being done there. At Faith House, girls destined for the sex trade are rescued, educated, and introduced to Jesus. We are thankful for the Thailand staff and their ministry to these girls. Paul said it this way in Romans 10:14-15.

Yesterday we focused on the assignment that God gives every husband. And we emphasized that it is a very tall order! Every husband is to love his wife just as Christ loved the church. Today we’ll focus on the biblical instruction for wives from Ephesians 5. Let’s be receptive to understanding what is truly expected.

We cannot do what God must do, and God will not do what we should do. How’s your partnership with Jesus?

Acknowledge that everything you have and your ability to acquire it comes from God. Thank God for all he has given you.