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October 31
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“Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” (Hebrews 12:3, NIV)

The antidote for fatigue and discouragement is the life of Jesus.  Because of His spirit within us, we each can be as Jesus was when facing opposition from others.

For example, when reviled (verbally abused) He did not revile in return; He prayed for His enemies; He sought reconciliation with His foes; He remembered that even though the devil and the agents of evil might win an occasional battle, God and His righteousness shall always, ultimately, prevail.

If you say that you cannot overcome opposition as Jesus did, you are correct — if your only resources are your own. To overcome as Jesus overcame, we must follow in His steps.  – Luther

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October 15
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“Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19, NLT)

When we stifle the Holy Spirit, we are denying ourselves the very power we need to face all of the challenges of our days.

The Holy Spirit is wisdom, understanding, counsel, power, and knowledge. (Isaiah 11:2)

The Holy Spirit is living and active.

When the Spirit urges you to move, do not stifle its impulses — MOVE!  – Luther

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October 3
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“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” (Ephesians 6:10, NIV)

That word, “finally,” begins an introduction to the key to success in all of the areas of life previously addressed by Paul in the preceding chapters: How to live for Christ at work, at home, with your children, with your spouse.

This key is not a strength derived from within ourselves; rather, it is a strength derived from God, Whose power — unlike our own — is always sufficient.

Paul used the metaphor of a Roman soldier’s armor kit to introduce the aspects of this “mighty power”: Truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, the word of God, and the practice of prayer for others. (Vss. 11-20)

Endeavor to live each moment of each day “armored up,” and totally reliant on God’s strength with you, for you, and within you.  Doing so is a testimony to those who know not God — and an encouragement to those who do.  – Luther

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