SHADOWS IN JERICHO

The Whole Armor of God 10  Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.  11  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  12  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkn ess of this age, [ c ]  against spiritual  hosts  of wickedness in the heavenly  places.   13  Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14  Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,  15  and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;  16  above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;  18  praying always with all prayer and supplica

The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age 3  Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what  will be  the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” 4  And Jesus answered and said to them:  “Take heed that no one deceives you.   5  For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.   6  And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all [ a ]   these things  must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7  For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, [ b ]  and earthquakes in various places.   8  All these  are  the beginning of sorrows. 9  “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake.   10  And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. 11  Then many false p

Believers Are Salt and Light 13  “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14  “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.   15  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all  who are  in the house. 16  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:13-16

Life is Like a "Box of chocolates" but always  remember that God is the One who is in  control of the contents of your Box. -  Randall Nelsen