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Wanted Here – Ch.37 | KT OLLA

VINCENT Macaulay had given a long talk already. And he could tell from his listeners’s demeanor that they’d gotten his point.

But the man had concerns. He was concerned that his nephews might go the way of calculations again to follow what he’d just told them.

So he decided to spell out his words clearly.

He addressed the two young men.

“Marcuz and Luca, listen. I believe you wouldn’t take my talks as some code, and start decoding and calculating.

“I will tell you the weapon of your warfare in plain language.”

“Okay sir,” the boys replied.

Now he explained:

“If Paul said that these weapons aren’t physical, then you wonder how you can fight if you can’t bank on your guts, your wits, and brains.

“Well, I will show you how from the scriptures.”

He asked for a copy of Bible, so Marcuz went in and brought his copy. It was the Good News Bible, Today’s English Version.

Vincent told him he’d be reading Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians. Chapter 6 and verses 12 through 18.

So Marcuz sat down and opened the passage. Then he read it slowly.

For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age.

So put on God’s armour now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy’s attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground.

So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight round your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate, and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace.

At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One.

And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you.

Do all this in prayer, asking for God’s help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God’s people.

Marcuz raised his head as he finished reading the passage. Then his uncle picked up in the instant.

“Now Marcuz, I guess you know what to do.”

“Yes sir,” the boy answered.

“Well, I will tell you all the same: Take your warfare spiritual cos the battle is spiritual—

“Be on your guard with truth – not with cutting corners. You’ll keep on losing if being cunning remains your way.

“So let righteousness be your defense, too. So you’ll be prepared to go anywhere Christ wants you to save lives.

“Stop running here and there, looking for cheap aids. There’s nothing fear has got to do offer you now.

“So for your defense, add bold faith. See, it’s so powerful it turns the devil’s threat into nothing.

“Now you know you’re not even covered if you’re not saved. So be sure of your salvation always.

“Then, launch your warfare on your knees in prayer.

“You can stand, you can walk around, you can lie on your face. But bow down your soul to God, and move the Almighty to fight.

“Move Him by His Word, the Scriptures—the Sword of the Holy Spirit.

“Now you know what to do, my boy. So, tell me when the results come!”

“All right, Uncle,” said Marcuz. “Thank you very much, sir.”

That day, the young chemist learned the art of spiritual warfare. And he chose to do his battles this way.

That day, an easy prey suddenly turned a force to fear.

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