Gospel Corner
14/06/25
JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES
Today’s Word
Today’s Scripture
Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves].
Hebrews 4:11, AMP
The Rest of God
Today’s Scripture talks about entering into the rest of God. That means that when you have a problem, you don’t lose sleep over it, knowing that God is in control. If you get a bad medical report, you’re not worried because you know nothing can snatch you out of God’s hands. If you have a financial setback or lose a client, you’re not upset because you know God will supply all your needs. You stay in peace because you’re trusting Him. You’re not up when you’re circumstances are up, and you’re not down when they’re down. You’re stable and consistent. You’re in the rest of God.
Are you losing sleep over something you can’t do anything about? Are you trying to change things that only God can change? As long as you’re being your best and honoring God, you can rest. Your load will get a lot lighter if you turn that over to Him and enter into His rest. Do what you can, use your common sense, then leave it up to God. Come back to a place of peace.
A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for providing a place where I can rest in Your grace and strength to fight my battles. Thank You that I can stay in peace and know that You can make things happen that I never could. I declare that I will not lose sleep over what I can’t change or do something about. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
The Bible says in Ephesians 6:10–15 that God has provided us with the spiritual armor of truth, righteousness, and the gospel of peace. Today, let’s look at the rest of the armor of God found in Ephesians 6.
Each piece of God’s armor is actually a weapon of right believing by which we experience His victory over the devil’s mind games. Let’s look first at the piece of armor the Bible calls the shield of faith with which to defend yourself and stand strong when the enemy comes against you with thoughts of fear, doubt, and confusion.
In apostle Paul’s time, a shield referred to the huge shield that was used by the Romans, which was as big as a door! See your faith as a mighty shield and picture this—as long as your shield of faith is up, you are untouchable.
No matter how many fiery darts the devil may pitch at you, ALL of them shall be quenched. Too many Christians are taking up the shield of doubt and quenching the blessings of God instead. Don’t let that be you—face your future with boldness with the mighty shield of faith.
Another area the devil likes to attack in your mind is the area of your salvation. When you come under attack, apart from the shield of faith, be sure to have on the helmet of salvation.
The word “salvation” comes from a beautiful Greek word soteria, which definitely includes eternal life, but is an all-encompassing word that means deliverance (from your enemies, diseases, depression, fears, and all evils), preservation, safety, and salvation. So put on the helmet of salvation by meditating on Jesus, and be filled with God’s wholeness, protection, healing, and soundness. Let His soteria insulate your mind against the enemy’s lies.
Lastly, you have also been equipped with the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Wield the sword of the Spirit by praying in the Spirit and speaking out God’s “now word” into your situation. Declare His promises and the truth of His grace over yourself and your circumstances to guard your heart against thoughts of hopelessness, despair and fear.
My friend, the whole armor of God has everything to do with what you believe in Christ. When you believe rightly about His grace and His finished work, every evil strategy the enemy has against you will surely fail.
So be strong in the Lord’s love for you. Believe that God is for you and not against you. His truth, His righteousness, His faith, His gospel, His salvation, His Word, and His Spirit are all weapons of right believing to overcome all the devil’s attacks.
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