28 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
It feels as though we are all pushed to max; that we are, many, at our threshold for stress. And at the same time, I feel so much the more that the time is nigh to draw unto God. It is time to stand as Paul so eloquently and boldly states 4 times in the passages on the armor of God. It feels as though encouragement is sorely needed along with grace and then truth, as Jesus did it, some mercy and a squidge of compassion with a dash or bravery and being strong and of good courage should make it bearable. Love better. That is what feels like the antidote. . . love better.
Hang in there. The new Heaven and new Earth should be beyond our wildest imaginings.
Ephesians 6:11-18
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
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 supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
